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VO03 VBN

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,096 mi
Last recorded149,096 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 149,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 143,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 139,333 miles

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 25 May 2022 134,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 130,762 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2020 129,037 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 126,156 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 May 2018 123,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 121,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 121,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 119,104 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 115,917 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 115,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 113,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 111,161 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 107,005 miles

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 22 May 2012 107,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 31 May 2011 92,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear warning lamp on

oil leak rear diff

Pass 31 May 2011 92,188 miles

o/s/rear warning lamp on

oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 May 2010 80,241 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2010 80,109 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2009 71,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 71,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 63,221 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 63,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 54,096 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,974 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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VO03 VBN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 VBN, 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 VO03 VBN registered?

VO03 VBN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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