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LT03 BXJ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,760 mi
Last recorded56,760 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides & Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,791 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 39,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,519 miles

osf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,681 miles

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

front tyres wearing thin on edges

nsr tyre is rft

washers need adjusting

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,975 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 21,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 10,674 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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LT03 BXJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LT03 BXJ, 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 LT03 BXJ registered?

LT03 BXJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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