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GY53 AVV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 AVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,258 miles

Front exhaust bracket from gearbox broken

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker/tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,258 miles

Front exhaust bracket from gearbox broken

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker/tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,295 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,185 miles

gearbox exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,602 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,137 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 85,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY53 AVV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY53 AVV, 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 GY53 AVV registered?

GY53 AVV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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