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EK53 WTA

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WTA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 113,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, around 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,497 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,156 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,156 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,359 miles

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)

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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EK53 WTA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EK53 WTA, 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 EK53 WTA registered?

EK53 WTA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EK53 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 WTA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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