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YY53 YDR

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,666 mi
Last recorded165,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 165,666 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,951 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,515 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,046 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,046 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,152 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 63,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 56,099 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 35,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,224 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,207 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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YY53 YDR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YY53 YDR, 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 YY53 YDR registered?

YY53 YDR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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