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DE53 SRU

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,960 mi
Last recorded104,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,535 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel cap seal cracking

os wheel weights catching os track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,235 miles

NSR lower susp arm inner front bush deteriorated

OSR lower susp arm inner front bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,952 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,197 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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DE53 SRU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE53 SRU, 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 DE53 SRU registered?

DE53 SRU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SRU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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