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MW53 EFF

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 EFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,968 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,922 miles

Front wipers starting to smear slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,739 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,737 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger broke exhaust still secure

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger broke exhaust still secure

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,724 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 49,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,803 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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MW53 EFF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW53 EFF, 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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MW53 EFF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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