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NA53 NGE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,946 mi
Last recorded245,946 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 NGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 245,946 miles

small crack on windscreen at top outside swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2012 182,314 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2012 182,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 152,233 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jun 2011 152,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,261 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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NA53 NGE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA53 NGE, 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 NA53 NGE registered?

NA53 NGE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is NA53 NGE safe to buy?

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