2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · WN53 AFZ
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 145,753 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,753 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WN53 AFZ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2013
- 145,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN53 AFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (WN53 AFZ) between September 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2013 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
WN53 AFZ Mileage History
- 12/09/200646,921 mi
- 18/09/200764,040 mi+17,119 mi
- 12/09/200875,905 mi+11,865 mi
- 12/09/200875,905 mi
- 14/09/200989,632 mi+13,727 mi
- 15/09/200989,632 mi
- 19/07/2010105,752 mi+16,120 mi
- 09/08/2011133,564 mi+27,812 mi
- 09/08/2012135,646 mi+2,082 mi
- 08/10/2013145,753 mi+10,107 mi
Average of roughly 13,975 miles per year across 10 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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