CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF53 MDJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationMF53 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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
Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.45 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.35 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust modified

Fail 19 Oct 2022 140,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.45 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.35 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust modified

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,350 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 130,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Both Coil springs do not seat correctly on shock absorber mountings (Appear to be incorrect springs) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Advise T.P.M.S warning lamp illuminated

Advise under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Lower Front inner suspension arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Front inner suspension arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,042 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes(D rubbers)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,140 miles

drivers side rear tyre 3mm keep check

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,115 miles

Rear tyre at n/s aproaching wear bars will soon need changing.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,367 miles

both front seat belts are slow to retract

front discs are below min spec and are down to absolute mechanicle spec

wipers leave smears

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,751 miles

front seat belts slow to retract ok when helped

Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,751 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front seat belts slow to retract but do with help

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

MF53 MDJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 MF53 MDJ, 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 MF53 MDJ?

You can check the full history of MF53 MDJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF53 MDJ registered?

MF53 MDJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is MF53 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 MDJ 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 MF53 MDJ 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 MF53 MDJ. 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.