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CE53 YJT

2003 BMW 525

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,673 mi
Last recorded151,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YJT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 151,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 151,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 150,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,205 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bushes got play

oil leaks

tyres low from edges

Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,675 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 138,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from sump seal

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,749 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,963 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,570 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,491 miles

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

hand brake only just within mot limits

Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,345 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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CE53 YJT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE53 YJT, 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 CE53 YJT registered?

CE53 YJT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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