2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · RL03 VVR
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 72,045 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
RL03 VVR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2015
- 72,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RL03 VVR Mileage History
- 08/07/200624,142 mi
- 27/07/200730,578 mi+6,436 mi
- 29/10/200836,978 mi+6,400 mi
- 29/10/200942,129 mi+5,151 mi
- 09/10/201046,697 mi+4,568 mi
- 09/10/201046,679 mi-18 mi
- 17/09/201151,103 mi+4,424 mi
- 17/09/201151,103 mi
- 19/10/201257,639 mi+6,536 mi
- 17/10/201362,495 mi+4,856 mi
- 18/10/201467,660 mi+5,165 mi
- 23/09/201572,045 mi+4,385 mi
Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL03 VVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (RL03 VVR) between July 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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