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LE53 GXL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,092 mi
Last recorded149,092 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 GXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 149,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 145,253 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sump gasket leaking oil

Fail 19 Jul 2018 137,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak from a few hoses

sump gasket leaking oil

Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,755 miles

osf tyre worn more outer edge

osr light lense cracked

rear diff oil leak

engine cover

front undertray missing

nsf lower wheel arch cover damaged and part missing

nsf tyre low tread depth and worn more inner edge

nsf wiper streaks

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 129,755 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf (4.1.D.1f)

engine cover

front undertray missing

nsf lower wheel arch cover damaged and part missing

nsf tyre low tread depth and worn more inner edge

nsf wiper streaks

oil leak

osf tyre worn more outer edge

osr light lense cracked

osr tyre nail

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,512 miles

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

dry antifreeze osf lower engine

engine cover

front wipers streaks

nsf corner bumper slight protrusion due to damage

oil leak

osr light lense cracked

osr tyre 3mm tread depth

power steering fluid reservoir, pump and hoses from reservoir to cooler and pump damp

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working osr (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf, front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

dry antifreeze osf lower engine

engine cover

front wipers streaks

nsf corner bumper slight protrusion due to damage

oil leak

osr light lense cracked

osr tyre 3mm tread depth

power steering fluid reservoir, pump and hoses from reservoir to cooler and pump damp

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,151 miles

nsf corner bumper slightly insecure, damage

nsr tyre low air pressure

oil leak

osr tyre nail / low air pressure

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf corner bumper slightly insecure, damage

nsr tyre low air pressure

oil leak

osr tyre nail / low air pressure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,403 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,136 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,197 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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LE53 GXL 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 60.9%.

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 LE53 GXL, 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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LE53 GXL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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