CarVerify

Free Car Check

RL03 UFE

2003 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,940 mi
Last recorded114,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,940 miles

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

wear to front discs

wear to rear discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 150,319 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 150,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 123,927 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 123,927 miles

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

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 May 2007 93,612 miles

all four tyres wearing close to minium limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 May 2006 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 4 May 2006 62,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

nail in n/s/r tyre

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RL03 UFE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL03 UFE, 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

How do I check the history of RL03 UFE?

You can check the full history of RL03 UFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RL03 UFE registered?

RL03 UFE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL03 UFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL03 UFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.