2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · LE03 OAC
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 120,464 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE03 OAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 120,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE03 OAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (LE03 OAC) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LE03 OAC Mileage History
- 06/08/2024112,993 mi
- 11/06/2025117,207 mi+4,214 mi
- 19/06/2026120,363 mi+3,156 mi
- 11/07/2026120,421 mi+58 mi
- 18/07/2026120,464 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 3,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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