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YO53 SXH

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 SXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020
Pass 4 Feb 2019 188,466 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 188,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 182,532 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 182,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along sill at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 175,172 miles

Offside Steering rack has some play

Fail 16 Jan 2017 175,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Steering rack has some play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 170,012 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner-side of on limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 164,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 155,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2014 155,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2012 144,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 144,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 130,770 miles

some play offside steering rack track rod arm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 118,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,059 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 77,497 miles

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

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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YO53 SXH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO53 SXH, 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 YO53 SXH registered?

YO53 SXH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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