2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MT53 VLD
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 128,991 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MT53 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 128,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MT53 VLD Mileage History
- 31/05/2023121,712 mi
- 03/06/2024125,716 mi+4,004 mi
- 03/06/2024125,716 mi
- 26/05/2025128,991 mi+3,275 mi
- 30/05/2025128,991 mi
Average of roughly 3,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT53 VLD 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 (MT53 VLD) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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