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EA53 PFK

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 135,472 miles

Offside Front headlamp mount broken

Fail 13 Oct 2018 135,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stork (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside undertrays missing

Offside headlamp mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 88,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 86,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 83,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 79,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 May 2011 76,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,534 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,405 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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EA53 PFK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA53 PFK, 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 EA53 PFK registered?

EA53 PFK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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