2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · DU53 AUE
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 84,389 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DU53 AUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 84,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 AUE MOT History
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 (DU53 AUE) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
DU53 AUE Mileage History
- 22/04/202377,634 mi
- 22/04/202377,634 mi
- 06/04/202479,549 mi+1,915 mi
- 15/04/202581,574 mi+2,025 mi
- 20/04/202684,389 mi+2,815 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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