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CE53 AZJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 159,554 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 159,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 142,666 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 130,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with movement

offside outer sill damaged and corroded

offside rear parkbrake poor effort

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 119,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,009 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,054 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,751 miles

advise attention to volume of audible horn.

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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CE53 AZJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE53 AZJ, 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 CE53 AZJ registered?

CE53 AZJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is CE53 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 AZJ shows 13 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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