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FB53 ENL

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 ENL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,882 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 85,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2023 84,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker from screen ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 83,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,638 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,395 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,865 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 37,829 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,160 miles

front and rear brake discs deteriorating with wear lip forming.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,324 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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FB53 ENL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB53 ENL, 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 FB53 ENL registered?

FB53 ENL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is FB53 ENL safe to buy?

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