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LS53 MPO

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,342 miles

under trays /sill covers

Fail 21 Jul 2017 110,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (7.1.4)

under trays /sill covers

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,685 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,702 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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LS53 MPO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LS53 MPO, 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 LS53 MPO registered?

LS53 MPO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LS53 MPO safe to buy?

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