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YM53 YZK

2003 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,499 mi
Last recorded209,499 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 209,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 207,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 201,323 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 201,091 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamp units projecting blurred images. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm balljoint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front of engine and around intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

No reverse lights.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 181,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 165,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 165,967 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 155,817 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,545 miles

nearside rear light lense cracked

rear reflector's cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,963 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm tread depth

o/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,891 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 89,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,975 miles

both front tyres close too legal limit on inside edges

o/s/r tyre close too 2.0 mm tread markers on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,820 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 63,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,068 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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YM53 YZK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZK, 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 YM53 YZK registered?

YM53 YZK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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