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GP53 LYO

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,559 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 119,770 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti roll bar has play, unable to diagnose cause due to engine covers

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S not as efficient (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front Anti roll bar has play, unable to diagnose cause due to engine covers

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 7 Mar 2013 97,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,777 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cracking n/s/r tyre cracking o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,175 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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GP53 LYO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GP53 LYO, 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 GP53 LYO registered?

GP53 LYO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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