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YW03 AON

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 107,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,360 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2011 98,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,746 miles

several barke pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 87,288 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,082 miles

handbrake noisy on roller test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,290 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 67,704 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear handbrake effort much lower than nearside rear handbrake.

rear brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,742 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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YW03 AON is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW03 AON, 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 YW03 AON registered?

YW03 AON is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is YW03 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 AON shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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