MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area - recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear differential damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside and near side rear differential seals damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommended (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommended (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre bald outside edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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MC53 KAJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 KAJ, 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 MC53 KAJ registered?
MC53 KAJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is MC53 KAJ safe to buy?
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