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YS53 CKP

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,007 mi
Last recorded43,007 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,464 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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YS53 CKP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS53 CKP, 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 YS53 CKP registered?

YS53 CKP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YS53 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 CKP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 CKP have outstanding finance?

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