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NU53 TTZ

2003 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 58,407 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 30 Oct 2025 58,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm inner bush (Rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,137 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 16 Oct 2024 58,133 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 22 May 2024 57,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 56,797 miles

N/S parking brake performance poor

Pass 18 May 2022 55,605 miles

N/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 50,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and creeping to floor when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Suspect failed brake pipe or pipes above N/S under body panel, brake fluid dripping from drain hole. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,277 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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NU53 TTZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU53 TTZ, 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

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What year was NU53 TTZ registered?

NU53 TTZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is NU53 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 TTZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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