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GY53 FSF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,142 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front registration plate is deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,039 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,491 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,688 miles

Cut in Offside rear tyre (not exposing cords)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,291 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 FSF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

GY53 FSF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GY53 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 FSF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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