MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 225/55/16
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
rear wiper blade worn
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed brake pad warning wire (1.9.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 225/55/16
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning lamp wire broken n/s/f.
exhaust heat shields insecure.
fuel lines at rear, near fuel filter corroded
o/s/r/tyre inner edge worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
brake pad warning wire broken front
exhaust heat sheilds insecure
front springs corroded
fuel lines corroded
near side front to rear brake pipe corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ex heat shealds loose
f pad worning light wire broken
f to r fuel pipes rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ex heat shealds loose
f pad worning light wire broken
f to r fuel pipes rusty
noise on hand brake in rollers
fuel pipes rusty--brake pipes rusty--both rear tyres are wearing very low on the inside edges
front and rear brake discs worn
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 CBF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 GU53 CBF, 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 GU53 CBF registered?
GU53 CBF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2003.
Is GU53 CBF safe to buy?
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