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MW53 OJJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,936 mi
Last recorded200,936 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 200,936 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 8 May 2017 189,134 miles

o/s/f drop link upper rubber gaiter split

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 175,763 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 163,247 miles

o/s front drop link boot deteriorated

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 148,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 142,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 131,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 131,240 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,422 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn close to limit

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,479 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 OJJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OJJ, 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 MW53 OJJ registered?

MW53 OJJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is MW53 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 OJJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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