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LS53 OBK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres displaying sidewall damage

Fail 18 Jul 2016 117,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

tyres displaying sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,812 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Jul 2015 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,585 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2012 80,934 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 80,934 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,396 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,909 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,909 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,556 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)

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 OBK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LS53 OBK, 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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LS53 OBK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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