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CU53 UKD

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damged (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,122 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,361 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,707 miles

nearside rear lower hub bushes slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear lower hub bushes slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,013 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,432 miles

nearside front tyre,inner edge,slightly raised tread

offside front tyre,inner edge,slightly raised tread

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre,inner edge,slightly raised tread

offside front tyre,inner edge,slightly raised tread

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,510 miles

both front tyres are worn centre tread to 3mm

rear nearside lower suspension arm bush has some play [outer rear]

Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn centre tread to 3mm

rear nearside lower suspension arm bush has some play [outer rear]

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CU53 UKD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CU53 UKD, 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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CU53 UKD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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