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PX53 VLP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,185 mi
Last recorded147,185 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2014 147,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 132,971 miles

o/s front tyre worn on egies

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,977 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,067 miles

Slight play in the O/S/R anti-roll bar link.

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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PX53 VLP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PX53 VLP, 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 PX53 VLP registered?

PX53 VLP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PX53 VLP safe to buy?

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