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MV53 OGW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,642 mi
Last recorded65,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,626 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,807 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,774 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,331 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,281 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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MV53 OGW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MV53 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV53 OGW registered?

MV53 OGW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MV53 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 OGW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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