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HG53 YYJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 149,702 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,020 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp - ouput low - bulb fitment?

Offside track control arm load sensor clip -

Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp - aim low -

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 116,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 97,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 97,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,976 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel rim slight buckle

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar pier dust cover deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,768 miles

light damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,510 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,306 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 26,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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HG53 YYJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HG53 YYJ, 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 HG53 YYJ registered?

HG53 YYJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is HG53 YYJ safe to buy?

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