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2003 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration DM53GDM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 254,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 229,054 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017 24 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 205,495 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 24 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 205,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 186,466 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 24 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,012 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 157,011 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 134,214 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 115,567 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 24 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,815 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 96,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,716 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 24 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,811 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2007 24 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 64,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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DM53GDM was registered on 2003-09-10
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