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BL53 WMV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,306 mi
Last recorded169,306 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 169,306 miles

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

both plastic headlamp lenses weathered

Fail 13 Dec 2017 169,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both plastic headlamp lenses weathered

Pass 14 Dec 2016 156,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 156,440 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake warning light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 146,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,990 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,337 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

low effort at hand brake recordings

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,729 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,436 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BL53 WMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL53 WMV, 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 BL53 WMV registered?

BL53 WMV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BL53 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 WMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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