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ST03 SVF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 SVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,288 miles

Nearside body damaged, no sharp edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 42,284 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside body damaged, no sharp edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 41,914 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( hole ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,827 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,604 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 36,604 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 35,933 miles

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

front lower bumper grille has impact damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,539 miles

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

front lower grill has impact damage to it

Pass 28 May 2013 33,769 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 31,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,775 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,560 miles

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

front number plate cracked

low note horn inop

Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

low note horn inop

Pass 21 May 2009 21,843 miles

Low tone horn innop

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

Pass 29 May 2008 18,881 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,827 miles

both rear tyres 3mm †all tyres starting to crack on inner walls

Pass 22 May 2006 15,577 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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ST03 SVF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ST03 SVF, 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 ST03 SVF?

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What year was ST03 SVF registered?

ST03 SVF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is ST03 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 SVF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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