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BW52 OWV

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OWV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 81,707 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 77,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,592 miles

Exhaust system rusty rear flange

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,986 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating but not effecting pattern

offside front valve perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,054 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 45,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,088 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,949 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,024 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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BW52 OWV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW52 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW52 OWV registered?

BW52 OWV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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