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CE53 YJX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,321 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke slightly during acceleration

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes ()

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,562 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,415 miles

Advise exhaust downpipe bracket has rusted through.

Advise o/s/f seatbelt is slightly frayed.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,784 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,563 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 535,228 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,150 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 YJX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE53 YJX, 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 CE53 YJX registered?

CE53 YJX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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