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RK03 ZXV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 119,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 119,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,902 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 114,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,743 miles

Exhaust Front Flange Joint Deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back at Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak Engine Area

Fail 23 Feb 2024 112,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Front Flange Joint Deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back at Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak Engine Area

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,171 miles

Damage/Ccorrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,563 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish (235/45x17 )

Damage and corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside handbrake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 108,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting to perish (235/45x17 )

Damage and corrosion to offside rear inner sill

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside handbrake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 106,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,714 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,711 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 83,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 81,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 78,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,811 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,632 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 73,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 69,446 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,445 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 60,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 41,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 41,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,922 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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RK03 ZXV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK03 ZXV, 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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RK03 ZXV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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