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£800 - £1,200

2003 BMW 520i

United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 86

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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.

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Condition 

6

Service history, some optional extras.

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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


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