2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · RF03 CAE
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 125,575 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RF03 CAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 125,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF03 CAE 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 (RF03 CAE) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF03 CAE Mileage History
- 11/01/2022108,094 mi
- 14/01/2022108,096 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/2022114,060 mi+5,964 mi
- 07/12/2023118,661 mi+4,601 mi
- 26/08/2025125,575 mi+6,914 mi
Average of roughly 4,827 miles per year across 5 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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