MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear high level brake light not woking
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear high level brake light not woking
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BD53 YCZ, 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 BD53 YCZ registered?
BD53 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is BD53 YCZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 YCZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BD53 YCZ have outstanding finance?
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