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YM53 FVT

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,120 miles

little play in offside rack end

Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,650 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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YM53 FVT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YM53 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM53 FVT registered?

YM53 FVT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YM53 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 FVT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM53 FVT have outstanding finance?

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