MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
sump gasket leaking oil
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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