MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both side anti roll bar link deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle under tray fitted all over
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both side anti roll bar link deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle under tray fitted all over
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished within edge of tread area
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub carrier beside bush damaged (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre perished within edge of tread area
Offside Rear lower bush in hub carrier retaining clip missing
Offside park brake efficiency only just met ,it appears adjustment ,repair required
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rear, possibly play in alloy casing allowing the movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe
front pads and discs worn
rear pads and discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf/osf tyres cutting on tread
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SJ53 JUA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SJ53 JUA, 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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SJ53 JUA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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