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AO53 RYV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,327 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 136,324 miles

Emissions not tested co 7.76, excessive hc and lambda reading out (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,390 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r hanbrake readings showing signs of adjustment

Pass 28 May 2014 120,772 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 120,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,900 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2012 97,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear discs corroded onb inner edges

low coolant light on

seat belt warning light on

tyre low pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,229 miles

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

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

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

full under tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,218 miles

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)

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

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

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,787 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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AO53 RYV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO53 RYV, 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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AO53 RYV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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