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DX53 ZYE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,174 mi
Last recorded173,174 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 173,174 miles

Both rear tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 170,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 162,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,617 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 52,127 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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DX53 ZYE 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 86.7%.

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 DX53 ZYE, 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 DX53 ZYE registered?

DX53 ZYE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is DX53 ZYE safe to buy?

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