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YJ03 KRW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,461 miles

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

Central Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 80,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic trim covering archs and sills

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covering archs and sills

rear no plate floppy on mountings

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covering arches and sills and underside areas

rear no plate floppy on mounting

rear pads 1/2 worn ,

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,725 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches and sills and underside of vehicle

rear no plate floppy

Fail 28 Jul 2010 34,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches and sills and underside of vehicle

rear no plate floppy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre size 235/45r17

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic floor & sill covers unable to check

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,074 miles

n/s & o/s/r &o/s/f tyres have slight cracking on tred paten

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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YJ03 KRW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ03 KRW, 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 YJ03 KRW registered?

YJ03 KRW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is YJ03 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 KRW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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