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GJ53 PFU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,559 miles

Nearside Exhaust down pipe to mid section bolt broken

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,558 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust down pipe to mid section bolt broken

Nearside Rear view mirror lose

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,772 miles

Engine oil leak

Seepage of grease nearside rear driveshaft cv joint recommend attention

Fail 7 Feb 2015 109,712 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine oil leak

Seepage of grease nearside rear driveshaft cv joint recommend attention

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,049 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension brake reaction arm bush.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,783 miles

both rear wheel rims dented

front pads low

front tyre wear outer edges

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

play in both rear anti roll bar links

rear exhaust shield broken

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 40,579 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyre wearing edges

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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GJ53 PFU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ53 PFU, 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 GJ53 PFU registered?

GJ53 PFU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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