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AJ03 AZG

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,455 mi
Last recorded155,455 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 155,455 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 155,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 153,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 153,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 151,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 151,405 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 142,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 138,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 133,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,800 miles

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in outside side side walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 52,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,951 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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AJ03 AZG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AJ03 AZG, 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 AJ03 AZG registered?

AJ03 AZG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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