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SM53 AVD

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,605 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 79,479 miles

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

advise slight leak at fuel pipe

Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,473 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

advise slight leak at fuel pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,943 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

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

front exhaust clamp is broken although the exhaust is securely mounted

Pass 8 Dec 2016

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

centre exhaust support is broken although the system is securely mounted

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

vehicle undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Fail 6 Dec 2016

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

centre exhaust support is broken although the system is securely mounted

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

vehicle undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,363 miles

advise brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

advise brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,339 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,613 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,409 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,510 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,483 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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SM53 AVD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SM53 AVD, 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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SM53 AVD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SM53 AVD safe to buy?

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