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2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,616 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 74,616 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,979 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,901 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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BD53 WHE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD53 WHE?

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What year was BD53 WHE registered?

BD53 WHE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is BD53 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WHE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD53 WHE have outstanding finance?

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