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AO53 YRK

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,439 mi
Last recorded155,439 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2019 155,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 145,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 130,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,205 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,884 miles

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 Nov 2011 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,206 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,952 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,620 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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AO53 YRK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO53 YRK, 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 AO53 YRK registered?

AO53 YRK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is AO53 YRK safe to buy?

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