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MJ53 WFA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,909 mi
Last recorded132,909 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,909 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 125,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKS BOTH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 119,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 119,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,228 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,467 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 99,590 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,184 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,426 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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MJ53 WFA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ53 WFA, 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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MJ53 WFA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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