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GY53 EBK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 EBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,833 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,252 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 83,251 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,389 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,969 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 56,403 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,375 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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GY53 EBK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY53 EBK, 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 GY53 EBK registered?

GY53 EBK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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