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BJ53 FSC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,556 mi
Last recorded200,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 200,556 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative inoperative for both front headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of rear sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipes from tank to front of engine corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded within 30cm of rear sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on nearside slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on offside slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 199,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 199,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low internals of headlamp loose (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 198,980 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside slight surface corrosion sill

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 196,801 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 196,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 186,277 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame bush showing signs of age

Slight play in both front suspension arms

Temporary fuel cap fitted

power steering pump has signs of oil around it

Pass 11 Sep 2014 180,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 160,242 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre begining to wear low on the inner edge

rear tyre inner wall n/s and o/s deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,857 miles

slight blow front flexi exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2011 125,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,951 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 109,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 98,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,916 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,067 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,457 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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BJ53 FSC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ53 FSC, 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 BJ53 FSC registered?

BJ53 FSC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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