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FH53 MPF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,326 mi
Last recorded106,326 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,326 miles

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Offside front steering track rod end ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front suspension lower arm (FRONT) mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 8 Jun 2023 106,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Offside front steering track rod end ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front suspension lower arm (FRONT) mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 30 May 2022 96,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 96,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 93,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,424 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,278 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,100 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 58,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,978 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,392 miles

front discs corroded on inside edge

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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FH53 MPF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FH53 MPF, 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 FH53 MPF registered?

FH53 MPF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is FH53 MPF safe to buy?

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