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PX53 VSL

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 111,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,690 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,867 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,990 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on edges,ok at test.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,918 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on edges,ok at test.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,096 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion nearside front disc on inside

corrosion rear brake pipe

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,096 miles

corrosion nearside front disc on inside

corrosion rear brake pipe

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,797 miles

ns/f tyre close to limit.

ns/r brake pipe corroded.

os/f tyre close to limit.

os/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 31,148 miles

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

inside edge of front discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 27,678 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside face

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,457 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on outside edges and worn close to limit

Pass 30 May 2006 15,822 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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PX53 VSL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX53 VSL, 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 PX53 VSL registered?

PX53 VSL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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