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CV53 LFM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,471 mi
Last recorded192,471 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 192,471 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted restricting view

front exhaust bracket broken

near side front fog light damaged

near side rear fuel pipes rusty

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2015 115,474 miles

O/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear subframe bushes slight movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,266 miles

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

bad oil leak at rear axle

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner and outer edges

n/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bad oil leak at rear axle

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner and outer edges

n/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre very low on inner tread

slight damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,363 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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CV53 LFM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver 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 CV53 LFM, 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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CV53 LFM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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