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NL03 XFT

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 111,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 106,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 101,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 98,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,856 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 88,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,581 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack.

Hazzard light switch sticky

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 from engine.

Fail 12 Apr 2021 81,581 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack.

Hazzard light switch sticky

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 from engine.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,792 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)

Offside 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,555 miles

unable to fully check some brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,512 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,144 miles

Front And Rear Brake pads wearing thin.

Very Slight PAS leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,014 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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NL03 XFT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NL03 XFT, 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 NL03 XFT registered?

NL03 XFT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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