MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake and fuel pipes greased
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel lines corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mount bracket corroded/broken
front windscreen has several small stonechips
n/s/front headlamp internal aperture has movement but does not affect beam image
n/s/front mirror glass slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust front pipe clamp rusted though.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Light cracking in both front tyre valves.
n/s/f shock absorber bump stop broken and o/s split
oil leak diff
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust front pipe mounting rusted though
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edged
oil leak rear diff
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust front pipe mounting rusted though
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edged
oil leak rear diff
rear diff seals leaking
rear to front brake pipes beginning to corrode
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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DN53 GUF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN53 GUF, 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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DN53 GUF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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