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FY53 NWH

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,243 mi
Last recorded104,243 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper/wings damaged - not causing risk of injury, all secure

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,680 miles

body damage

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 69,508 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking beake reqiures adjustment

Fail 31 Mar 2013 69,508 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,087 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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FY53 NWH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY53 NWH, 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 FY53 NWH registered?

FY53 NWH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FY53 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 NWH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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