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EN53 YKY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,445 mi
Last recorded149,445 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 149,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (outer edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 142,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 142,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 137,742 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 137,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,060 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 104,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 94,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 77,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,200 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 63,335 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2011 59,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,918 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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EN53 YKY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EN53 YKY, 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 EN53 YKY registered?

EN53 YKY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is EN53 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 YKY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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