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MP53 SFJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,536 mi
Last recorded148,536 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 148,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 148,526 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 114,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner treads no cords or ply exposed

front pipe securing mount half missing due to corrosion but still supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner treads no cords or ply exposed

front pipe securing mount half missing due to corrosion but still supporting exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,671 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,138 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,511 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on iner eadge

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 SFJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SFJ, 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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MP53 SFJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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