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RV03 CYY

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,503 mi
Last recorded41,503 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 CYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 29,553 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 29,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 29,028 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 29,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 28,777 miles

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair; actual 16%, limit min 16%

Pass 28 May 2020 28,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,955 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 27,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 27,293 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 6 May 2016 26,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 24,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,009 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Splits in the inner sidewall of three tyres, offside front, nearside front and nearside rear.These defects are not enough to fail the test. but in my opinion are serious enough to warrant prompt attention.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,263 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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RV03 CYY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RV03 CYY, 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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What year was RV03 CYY registered?

RV03 CYY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is RV03 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 CYY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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