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AV53 WGM

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust system mounting bracket broken, but system is supported.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,747 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed quit badly.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,042 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AV53 WGM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 WGM, 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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What year was AV53 WGM registered?

AV53 WGM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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