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AW02 MJW

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 MJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 119,849 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 113,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 113,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 107,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,311 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 103,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,707 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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AW02 MJW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AW02 MJW, 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 AW02 MJW registered?

AW02 MJW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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