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ST53 CFG

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

200,971 mi
Last recorded200,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 200,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks seen

Fail 29 Dec 2021 200,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks seen

Pass 18 Jan 2021 183,053 miles

Boot floor and spare wheel well corroded

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion on sills visible around covers

Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,103 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 165,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 154,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both outer sills rusty

slight play/wear in front anti roll bar body mounting D bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2019 154,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both outer sills rusty

slight play/wear in front anti roll bar body mounting D bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2018 146,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,283 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,270 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,612 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 126,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased

slight marks on screen

Fail 13 Feb 2014 119,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 95,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,736 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,469 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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ST53 CFG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ST53 CFG, 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 ST53 CFG registered?

ST53 CFG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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