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GL53 JHV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 JHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,361 miles

Nearside Front brake pedal sensor wiring not attached to pad

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray and undertray covering most components so hard to where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush furthest forward mounted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush furthest forward mounted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pedal sensor wiring not attached to pad

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray and undertray covering most components so hard to where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,893 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,574 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 60,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rose bush play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,758 miles

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

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

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

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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GL53 JHV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL53 JHV, 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 GL53 JHV registered?

GL53 JHV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is GL53 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 JHV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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