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DA53 MAM

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,447 mi
Last recorded143,447 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 143,447 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 113,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal begining to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,456 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight movement rear wheels side to side x2

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,376 miles

Advise on corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on slight play in both rear top ball joints

Advise on wear to front brake pads

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,282 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise on corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on play in n/s/r suspension lower hub bush

Advise on slight play in both rear top ball joints

Advise on wear to front brake pads

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,951 miles

Advise on o/s wing mirror cover cracked

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,180 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,369 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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DA53 MAM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA53 MAM, 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 DA53 MAM registered?

DA53 MAM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is DA53 MAM safe to buy?

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