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BW03 CXZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust on

Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 125,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,320 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 125,312 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,305 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 120,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,249 miles

PARKING BRAKE PASSED TEST BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 19 Mar 2014 110,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,492 miles

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

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

Nearside front washer jet not providing washer fluid but offside front washer jet supplying enough washer fluid to wet the windscreen sufficiently

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,786 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 63,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage due to under inflation

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,552 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,552 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2006 28,152 miles

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

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

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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BW03 CXZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BW03 CXZ, 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

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What year was BW03 CXZ registered?

BW03 CXZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BW03 CXZ safe to buy?

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