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2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · SJ53 ADZ

SJ53 ADZ

2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24/10/2003. Recorded mileage 137,269 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2171cc

SJ53 ADZ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2023
  • 137,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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SJ53 ADZ Mileage History

  1. 04/11/2021132,817 mi
  2. 05/11/2021132,818 mi+1 mi
  3. 05/11/2022135,817 mi+2,999 mi
  4. 23/09/2023137,269 mi+1,452 mi

Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SJ53 ADZ 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (SJ53 ADZ) between November 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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