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GF53 WJY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2018 144,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hoes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak noted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2018 144,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both headlamp aims weak.

Engine noise/ vibration.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 140,364 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated But Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Indicator Side Repeater Slightly Faded

Noise From Rear Of Engine

Oil Leak

Parking Brake Travel

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hoses Deteriorated

Rear Both Metal Brake Pipes Over Sub Frame Minor Corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,286 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,889 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,114 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 114,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 98,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,757 miles

tested in wet conditions,outer sills covered,slight corrosion on front discs,offside rear brake noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,140 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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GF53 WJY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF53 WJY, 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 GF53 WJY registered?

GF53 WJY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GF53 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 WJY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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