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DN53 JZK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 149,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 149,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 147,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 147,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 145,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 145,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Worn down to inner ply/wire structure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Worn down to inner ply/wire structure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 141,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot full not allowing full access

Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,019 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 132,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,285 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 7 Sep 2020 128,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Aug 2019 123,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 123,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak under engine area on to exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Inner ring/lamp. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner and outer sidewall perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Inner ring/lamp. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner and outer sidewall perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,089 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chip in windscreen

items removed from drivers view prior to testing

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,089 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chip in windscreen

dashboard indicates bulb not working but all lights working

items removed from drivers view prior to testing

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

light mist of oil around engine

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

light mist of oil around engine

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,406 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,105 miles

REAR TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT 225/55/16 95V PIRELLI

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,502 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DN53 JZK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 JZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN53 JZK registered?

DN53 JZK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DN53 JZK safe to buy?

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