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RE53 DSY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,901 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted front to rear obscuring view

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 110,901 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted front to rear obscuring view

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,832 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,490 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,632 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,769 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,944 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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RE53 DSY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE53 DSY, 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 RE53 DSY registered?

RE53 DSY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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