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KD03 XHA

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,608 mi
Last recorded158,608 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 XHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 158,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 158,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 145,521 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,942 miles

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))

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,739 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 7 Sep 2018 114,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,264 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,298 miles

nsf anti roll bar link gaitor slightly split

nsr anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

rear pads ( nsr inner pad close to legal limit of 1.5 mm )

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,754 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges but within limits

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fault codes stored in engine ecu.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fault codes stored in engine ecu.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,002 miles

Nearside Front 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
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KD03 XHA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD03 XHA, 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 KD03 XHA registered?

KD03 XHA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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