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DN53 GUF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,408 mi
Last recorded206,408 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 206,408 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 199,506 miles

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 199,505 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 192,030 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 184,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 178,641 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 169,117 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 152,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 152,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 131,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,059 miles

rear diff seals leaking

rear to front brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,042 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 91,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,420 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,320 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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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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What year was DN53 GUF registered?

DN53 GUF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is DN53 GUF safe to buy?

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