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FL53 FXF

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,108 mi
Last recorded110,108 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,108 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,108 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,948 miles

Nearside under sill external damage

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

bonnet catch opening lever - defective

covers + shields fitted

front bummer external damage

Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,444 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (235/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning light on at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,500 miles

Front bumper has damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper has slight damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre perish

under tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,018 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,641 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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FL53 FXF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL53 FXF, 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 FL53 FXF registered?

FL53 FXF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FL53 FXF safe to buy?

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