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P111 ORA

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 ORA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 78,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,122 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 74,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 60,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,834 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,772 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

condition of front discs

condition of front wiper blades

condition of rear discs

Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres uneven wear

condition of front discs

condition of front wiper blades

condition of rear discs

Fail 12 Nov 2008 30,737 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,668 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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P111 ORA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P111 ORA, 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 P111 ORA registered?

P111 ORA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is P111 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 ORA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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