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CU53 UGB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,639 mi
Last recorded128,639 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 128,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 18 May 2023 101,270 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 96,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade n/s slightly smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp no showing sufficient light

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 91,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 90,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 84,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,083 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 11 May 2016 75,712 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres showing signs of deteriorating

engine + floor covers fitted

front and rear brake judder

Pass 28 May 2015 72,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre deteriorating on outer side-wall

Pass 27 May 2014 70,245 miles

Front brake balance out by 20%.

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

Rear brake balance out by 15%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,218 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front bump stops starting to break up

Pass 22 May 2012 65,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front+o/s/r tyres starting to mis-shape on inner treads

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner surfaces+lipped

full inspection of underside of vehicle prevented by fitting of full protective floor pans+sill covers

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,745 miles

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

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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CU53 UGB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CU53 UGB, 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 CU53 UGB registered?

CU53 UGB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is CU53 UGB safe to buy?

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