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GL53 TWK

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 TWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,194 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,818 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,958 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,462 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,079 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,764 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 33,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,173 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GL53 TWK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 GL53 TWK, 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 GL53 TWK registered?

GL53 TWK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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