2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MD03 VZL
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 163,542 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 VZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 163,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 54 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 VZL MOT History
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 (MD03 VZL) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak & engine miss fire (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
MD03 VZL Mileage History
- 14/10/2022131,613 mi
- 21/10/2022131,746 mi+133 mi
- 18/11/2023142,026 mi+10,280 mi
- 29/01/2025163,542 mi+21,516 mi
Average of roughly 13,919 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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