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DY53 YNN

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

186,551 mi
Last recorded186,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 186,545 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 186,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rigid brake pipes going up beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 163,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 156,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 152,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 148,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 148,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 143,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 143,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 143,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 129,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

check suspension air pressure one side low and rear tyre worn excessive on inner edge

rear differential seal leaking

tracking tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,144 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,047 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,179 miles

O/S/F TYRE APROX 1.6MM †N/S/F TYRE APROX 3MM+ CUT TO SIDEWALL (NOT TO CORDS)

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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DY53 YNN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY53 YNN, 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 DY53 YNN registered?

DY53 YNN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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