CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP03 JWC

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,079 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 7 Jul 2014 108,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Very slight brake bind on manual turn of OSR wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,721 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 6 Jul 2011 88,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,133 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front wiper smearing slightly

n/s/rear tyre worn on iner edge

slight leak from front diff/propshaft seal

Pass 29 May 2008 51,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,949 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,444 miles

Offside 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP03 JWC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BP03 JWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP03 JWC?

You can check the full history of BP03 JWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP03 JWC registered?

BP03 JWC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is BP03 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 JWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP03 JWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP03 JWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.