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YM03 VWU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2019 131,850 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2019 131,850 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded,not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,557 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,841 miles

heavy corrosion to offside floor pan/s/ sill/ sill covers are fitted

offside rear brake hose perished

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to offside floor pan/s/ sill/ sill covers are fitted

offside rear brake hose perished

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,979 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,131 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

oil leak from diff

Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,870 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to offside outer sill

oil leak from diff

Pass 28 May 2013 85,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak sump gasket

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak sump gasket

outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,097 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,869 miles

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,869 miles

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,713 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VWU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YM03 VWU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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