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OE03 KJV

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 KJV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,083 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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OE03 KJV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE03 KJV, 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 OE03 KJV registered?

OE03 KJV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is OE03 KJV safe to buy?

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