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OW53 FFO

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,831 miles

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

Front Lower Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 139,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,081 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,146 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 121,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,509 miles

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2016 112,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 954,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,709 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,570 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edges

rear pads low

slight play n/s rack

Pass 23 May 2008 60,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag lamp lit

trim damaged on underside offside area

Pass 25 May 2007 48,015 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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OW53 FFO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OW53 FFO, 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

How do I check the history of OW53 FFO?

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What year was OW53 FFO registered?

OW53 FFO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is OW53 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 FFO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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