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SC53 TGX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,433 mi
Last recorded70,433 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 TGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 70,433 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2024 70,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,067 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 69,061 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor ( Jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi ( Main) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,006 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 68,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 66,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,983 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel lines corroded

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 61,150 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating park (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating park (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,762 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 59,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Main (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,005 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,005 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 49,206 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

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

Front wipers torn

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

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

Front wipers torn

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,629 miles

downpipe exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

downpipe exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 41,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 41,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SC53 TGX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SC53 TGX, 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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SC53 TGX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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