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GD53 EHY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 163,321 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 156,563 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 156,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 148,298 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 148,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 137,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 128,587 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 128,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 117,301 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 117,301 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 108,406 miles

Oil leak

air intake pipe split

Pass 17 May 2012 101,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,354 miles

both lower rear suspension arms have slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,879 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,780 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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GD53 EHY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GD53 EHY, 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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GD53 EHY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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