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MC53 DHP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,188 mi
Last recorded149,188 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 149,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 137,299 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 129,184 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,315 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,597 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall 225/55/16

o/s/f tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2014 79,793 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,033 miles

brake warning light on no faults found.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 48,033 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake warning light on no faults found.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,623 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

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)

Park brake light is on, when park brake is not being operated

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad warning light is on.

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)

Park brake light is on, when park brake is not being operated

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,561 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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MC53 DHP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MC53 DHP, 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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MC53 DHP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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