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AY53 YMW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,683 mi
Last recorded150,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 150,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 150,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,901 miles

BONNET CATCH STIFF

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT SPLIT

N/S O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BONNET CATCH STIFF

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT SPLIT

N/S O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,007 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

under panels fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,007 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

under panels fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,224 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2015 98,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 87,277 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under covers fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,458 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,022 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 38,068 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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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AY53 YMW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY53 YMW, 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 AY53 YMW registered?

AY53 YMW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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