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DG53 VKE

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,814 mi
Last recorded219,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 219,814 miles

fuel lines rusty,rear no plate poor

Fail 19 Jul 2016 219,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel lines rusty,rear no plate poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 208,578 miles

exhaust flexy joints starting to blow,rear no plate poor.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 208,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flexy joints starting to blow,rear no plate poor.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 193,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 186,372 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 186,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 175,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 175,089 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 148,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 148,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,303 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 103,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,039 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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DG53 VKE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG53 VKE, 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 DG53 VKE registered?

DG53 VKE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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