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CP53 MJV

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

260,856 mi
Last recorded260,856 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 260,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to split/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 260,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to split/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 242,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake over 50% lower effort than near side

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to split from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 242,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake over 50% lower effort than near side

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to split from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 235,657 miles

both front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads detected

Pass 22 Nov 2016 228,563 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge step treads detected

both rear tyres worn close to limits

Pass 25 Nov 2015 221,123 miles

front and rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2014 205,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads!!

Pass 29 Nov 2013 181,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 161,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs have scoring and wear on inner faces!!

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust support has one of the two rubber bushes split and bracket broken, but exhaust still supported ok!

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on inner edge tread!!

offside front tyre has signs of wear on inner egde tread!

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside fuel pipe crushed!!

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,222 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,768 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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CP53 MJV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP53 MJV, 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

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What year was CP53 MJV registered?

CP53 MJV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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