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MC53 KAJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,121 mi
Last recorded157,121 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 157,121 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 156,665 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 148,608 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 138,127 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 May 2017 125,852 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,742 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,755 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,835 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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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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MC53 KAJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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