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SB53 WGV

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,568 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,358 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,012 miles

At rear subframe; metal brake pipes obscured.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows appear to have suplimentary tint applied.

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,012 miles

At rear subframe; metal brake pipes obscured.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows appear to have suplimentary tint applied.

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 85,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes hidden by rear subframe

front and rear windows tinted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,417 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 78,170 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 22 Dec 2012 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,088 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,501 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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SB53 WGV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB53 WGV, 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 SB53 WGV registered?

SB53 WGV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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