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SD03 XTR

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,464 mi
Last recorded146,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 XTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 146,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 146,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both have tafic film (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged insecure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 143,435 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 143,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exh blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front pipes blowing at joint & very corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both have traffic film build up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 139,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 139,559 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe blowing from flanges (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,427 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 136,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,106 miles

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 134,975 miles

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,380 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 133,380 miles

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 130,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 127,333 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 120,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 115,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,556 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 90,596 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 90,596 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 82,562 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 82,352 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 69,103 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 57,030 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 57,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,608 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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SD03 XTR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SD03 XTR, 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 SD03 XTR registered?

SD03 XTR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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