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WA53 WPE

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,257 mi
Last recorded97,257 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,257 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,116 miles

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

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

Front washers poor but still hitting screen

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,094 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front washers poor but still hitting screen

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,110 miles

225/55R16

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,056 miles

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

225/55R16

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,987 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted on underside.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,566 miles

plastic covers on underside, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,522 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

strong advise perishing to all tyres in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,980 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing within tread.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,979 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres cracking/perishing within tread.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,088 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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WA53 WPE 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 WA53 WPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 WPE registered?

WA53 WPE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is WA53 WPE safe to buy?

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