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YM03 VKK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,861 mi
Last recorded140,861 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 140,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 136,573 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 101,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rustr only at rear

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 97,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,801 miles

Offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,850 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,860 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,330 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear handbrake significantly lower in effort than nearside + noise from handbrake as effort applied

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol cap seal starting to show of perishing

washers work but are weak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,708 miles

n/s/r roll bar link arm has slight play

o/s/r roll bar link arm has slight play

rear number plate backing starting to come away

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,024 miles

off side front tyre just starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2006 42,115 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YM03 VKK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM03 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM03 VKK registered?

YM03 VKK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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