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EJ53 WZZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,522 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 114,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 90,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 90,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,572 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,687 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,111 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,111 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,089 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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EJ53 WZZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ53 WZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 WZZ registered?

EJ53 WZZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is EJ53 WZZ safe to buy?

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