CarVerify

Free Car Check

KO53 DLJ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 96,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside[can be seen through wheel arches] (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps have damage but are still secure and no effect on emmited light

parking brake efficiency just met [17 percent ]and parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,910 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw into the tyre tread ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,141 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 78,638 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 76,356 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 74,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,738 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on outter edge/ o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge/ under vehicle covered by plastic trims/

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,234 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 Dec 2006 22,573 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KO53 DLJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO53 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KO53 DLJ?

You can check the full history of KO53 DLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KO53 DLJ registered?

KO53 DLJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KO53 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 DLJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO53 DLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KO53 DLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.