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HD03 MYA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 132,919 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 125,728 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining and inner edge wearing more than the rest (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 109,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,972 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Steering Rack And Pipes Damp

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,902 miles

both rear disc crodded worn liped

engine damp with oil

Fail 13 Mar 2020 97,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear disc crodded worn liped

engine damp with oil

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough ?

Nearside park brake effort poor

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pad wear ind not connected warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough ?

Nearside park brake effort poor

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pad wear ind not connected warning light on

nsf/nsr/osr tyres have cuts and splits osr getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,469 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,670 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,109 miles

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

alt belt cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,954 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 34,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,414 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 25,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,544 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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HD03 MYA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD03 MYA, 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 HD03 MYA registered?

HD03 MYA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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