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FV53 NKW

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 133,442 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen has chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential leak

Fail 30 Dec 2025 133,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen has chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential leak

Pass 28 Dec 2024 124,151 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,340 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,340 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,213 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 89,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,249 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 84,249 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,087 miles

Service items due

Transmission has oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,893 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,093 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,241 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 61,237 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,990 miles

Corrosion rings forming on both front brake disc inner and outer faces

Wiper blades judder across windscreen when in operation

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FV53 NKW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV53 NKW, 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 FV53 NKW registered?

FV53 NKW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is FV53 NKW safe to buy?

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