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MF53 DHP

2003 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DHP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,669 miles

front tyres signs of wear 245 45 17

oil on min

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,318 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,316 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,891 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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MF53 DHP is a 2003 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 DHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF53 DHP registered?

MF53 DHP is a 2003 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MF53 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 DHP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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