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GL03 OBV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,188 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn on edges+perished

fuel cap seal perished

ns/os headlamps deteriorated/faded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,372 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2024 94,372 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,065 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,065 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,991 miles

extensive oil leak

ns body work damaged

nsf+osf tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf+osf tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate faded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

extensive oil leak

ns body work damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr lamp deteriorated(taped up)

Fail 29 Sep 2021 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr lamp deteriorated(taped up)

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,970 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr lamp deteriorated (taped up)

slight oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 10 May 2019 64,123 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 54,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 54,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 44,176 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 35,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,326 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,292 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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GL03 OBV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL03 OBV, 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 GL03 OBV registered?

GL03 OBV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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