
£800 - £1,200
2003 BMW 520i
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 86
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 BMW is finished in Topaz Blue and is equipped with a 2.2 litre, 6 cylinder engine and an automatic gearbox. Showing 138,000 miles with service history, it features M-Sports suspension, M-Leather steering wheel, isofix, 6 cd changer, parking sensors and air conditioning.

Condition
6
Service history, some optional extras.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WBADT22040GZ36208
Chassis No:
Odometer:
138,000 miles
LN03XGH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: LN03XGH VIN: WBADT22040GZ36208 Mileage Showing: 138,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: No Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
First registered March 2003 this 2.2 litre, 6 cylinder model with automatic gearbox finished in Topaz blue is fitted with optional extras including shadow line trim, M-Sports suspension, M-Leather steering wheel, isofix, 6 cd changer, parking sensors, air conditioning and black headlining.
Showing 138,000 miles sold with original book pack including service book with 7 service stamps as well as receipts for additional servicing and maintenance.
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Points of note
£1,650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,745
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 24 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
137,450 miles
Registration Date
2003-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 24 2024 with 137,450 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 24 2024 with 137,450 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 20 2023 with 134,339 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Sep 20 2023 with 134,338 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Sep 21 2022 with 130,482 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 07 2021 with 126,488 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
Failed
On Sep 07 2021 with 126,481 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
Passed
On Sep 14 2020 with 121,694 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Sep 13 2019 with 116,879 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 13 2019 with 116,879 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 10 2018 with 111,740 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 25 2017 with 108,706 miles
Failed
On Sep 04 2017 with 108,702 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Jul 02 2016 with 104,688 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 03 2015 with 93,630 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Front brake pads wearing low
Passed
On Jun 16 2014 with 85,901 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Apr 19 2013 with 73,210 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Apr 19 2013 with 73,085 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 16 2012 with 64,019 miles
Passed
On May 12 2011 with 58,603 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 48,178 miles
Failed
On May 10 2010 with 48,178 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Dec 16 2008 with 44,396 miles
Passed
On Jan 04 2008 with 34,541 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Jan 02 2008 with 34,541 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Mar 01 2007 with 32,804 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2006 with 22,051 miles
Passed
On Feb 28 2006 with 22,038 miles

