2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · L12 RBH
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 120,347 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L12 RBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 120,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L12 RBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (L12 RBH) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L12 RBH Mileage History
- 07/03/2022114,395 mi
- 10/03/2022114,416 mi+21 mi
- 08/08/2023119,956 mi+5,540 mi
- 05/11/2024120,347 mi+391 mi
Average of roughly 2,232 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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