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EO53 GYC

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,293 mi
Last recorded155,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 155,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 155,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 149,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear covered in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 147,011 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 147,008 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 143,077 miles

2 X FUEL PIPES AT REAR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON CONTACT POINT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (MOST FORWARD) UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 137,920 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left kick up (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 131,725 miles

METAL FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 131,722 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH D BUSH ON FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

METAL FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner also perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyre valves perished

Pass 22 May 2015 117,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 112,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 104,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 97,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 91,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 83,917 miles

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

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 83,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,144 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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EO53 GYC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EO53 GYC, 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 EO53 GYC registered?

EO53 GYC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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