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CV53 FCO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,360 mi
Last recorded186,360 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 186,360 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 186,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 180,534 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 172,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 161,129 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 161,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 149,489 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear differential assembly

Fail 19 Oct 2011 149,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from rear differential assembly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 134,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 122,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,840 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CV53 FCO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV53 FCO, 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 CV53 FCO registered?

CV53 FCO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CV53 FCO safe to buy?

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