2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MC53 EWM
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 67,179 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2007. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MC53 EWM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2006
- 67,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MC53 EWM Mileage History
- 20/10/200667,179 mi
- 20/10/200667,179 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
MC53 EWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (MC53 EWM) between October 2006 and October 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2006 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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