MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both also top brackets broken but not insecure (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both tail and brake (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at front of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil level on minimum
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment fouling wheel (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine Coolant Leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear Section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Tie Bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear Section (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Coolant Leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front inner sidelight not working but still has 50% of light sources illuminating
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cracking and has cuts to tread area
offside front tyre has cracing to tread and sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cracking and has cuts to tread area
offside front tyre has cracing to tread and sidewall
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front inner side light went out twice intest
Front brake discs lipped (worn)
N/S/F tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake discs lipped (worn)
N/S/F tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AJ53 NDV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 NDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ53 NDV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2003.
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