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RN03 HVV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,983 mi
Last recorded111,983 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,983 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 111,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,652 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,651 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,573 miles

Offside Rear handbrake shoes/back plate noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,300 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2020
Pass 23 Nov 2019

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 18 Nov 2017

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,372 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,524 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 52,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracks in sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2015 52,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracks in sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,757 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,908 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly off colour

Fail 31 May 2012 45,908 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

both rear indicator bulbs slightly off colour

Pass 25 May 2011 43,461 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 43,461 miles

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

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

sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,665 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake effort borderline 16% effort

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,899 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

slight play to rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,961 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,315 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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RN03 HVV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN03 HVV, 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 RN03 HVV registered?

RN03 HVV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is RN03 HVV safe to buy?

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