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MP53 RWE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,645 mi
Last recorded203,645 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 203,645 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 188,320 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link protective boot split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 169,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shocks worn.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 169,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shocks worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 143,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 97,112 miles

both front tyres wearing low on iner and outer edges

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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MP53 RWE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MP53 RWE, 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 MP53 RWE registered?

MP53 RWE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is MP53 RWE safe to buy?

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