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GF53 GVJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 144,995 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Jul 2016 123,611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2016 123,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,223 miles

engine managment

front disks has small lip

two front headlights need cleaning

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine managment

front disks has small lip

front passenger has child seat in front

two front headlights need cleaning

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,240 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder advise wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,784 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 54,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF53 GVJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF53 GVJ, 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.

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What year was GF53 GVJ registered?

GF53 GVJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is GF53 GVJ safe to buy?

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