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BT53 GLY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 80,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,067 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,157 miles

Both head lights starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,154 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Both head lights starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,640 miles

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

rear exhaust box insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lights are deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,848 miles

both head lights are starting to deteriorate

corrosion rear exhaust mounting

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,105 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,748 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,698 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,933 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,051 miles

corrosion rear exhaust mounting

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,972 miles

n/s + o/s head light. top mountings damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,985 miles

n/s + o/s head light top mountings damaged

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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BT53 GLY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT53 GLY, 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 BT53 GLY registered?

BT53 GLY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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