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DE53 WLC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,142 mi
Last recorded156,142 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 156,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 156,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 NSF/OSF INTERNALS BROKEN (1.8)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking PIPES INTO FILTER. ENGINE BAY (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure SPLIT (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION AND CRACKED (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 143,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Nov 2014 119,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,148 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,474 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,649 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,523 miles

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

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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DE53 WLC 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 75%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

DE53 WLC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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