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2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · FMW 179J

FMW 179J

2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 05/11/2003. Recorded mileage 147,461 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2171cc

FMW 179J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
  • 147,461 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FMW 179J Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2023130,013 mi
  2. 11/10/2023130,013 mi
  3. 09/10/2024137,562 mi+7,549 mi
  4. 16/10/2024137,679 mi+117 mi
  5. 15/10/2025147,461 mi+9,782 mi

Average of roughly 8,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FMW 179J MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (FMW 179J) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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