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LE03 OAC

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 120,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 120,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 120,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,993 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block damaged and pushed in, causing corrosion to sill

Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,490 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,184 miles

Front wiper blades showing signs of age (noisy)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,975 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,343 miles

Rear drop links slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,743 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,074 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 27,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 May 2006 27,662 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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LE03 OAC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey 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 LE03 OAC, 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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LE03 OAC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LE03 OAC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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