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RX52 MJO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,363 mi
Last recorded115,363 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,347 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,720 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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RX52 MJO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RX52 MJO, 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 RX52 MJO registered?

RX52 MJO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is RX52 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MJO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 MJO have outstanding finance?

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