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NA53 UAX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 116,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2022 109,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,511 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,046 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Slight damage ()

O/s mirror cap cover missing

O/s wiper blade starting to crack

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner on 1.6mm limit rest on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres perished

Steering rack leak

Water bottle used for windscreen washers -placed on passenger seat

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,046 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Slight damage ()

O/s mirror cap cover missing

O/s wiper blade starting to crack

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner on 1.6mm limit rest on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres perished

Steering rack leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Water bottle used for windscreen washers -placed on passenger seat

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,954 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 58,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 29,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,259 miles

Advise all four tyres have tread cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise all four tyres have tread cracking n/s front has slight sidewall damage

advise brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UAX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAX, 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 NA53 UAX registered?

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

Is NA53 UAX safe to buy?

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