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CX53 FUU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,511 mi
Last recorded205,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 205,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush linking to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush linking to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 204,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 201,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 193,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 177,610 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 160,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 125,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 74,114 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2009 73,976 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,262 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,977 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX53 FUU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CX53 FUU, 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 CX53 FUU registered?

CX53 FUU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is CX53 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 FUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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