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39 FFM

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,874 mi
Last recorded130,874 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 FFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 130,874 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,504 miles

offside rear jacking point/inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of rear tyres ( inner side walls splits )

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( by fuel tank ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of rear tyres ( inner side walls splits )

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,241 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted .

some under trays fitted .

Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,236 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted .

some under trays fitted .

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted .

oil leak .

under trays fitted .

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of offside front brake hose .

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of offside front fog light glass .

condition of offside rear tyre (inner side wall splits).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of offside front brake hose .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of offside front brake hose .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,069 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,371 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,269 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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39 FFM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 39 FFM, 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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39 FFM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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