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LD53 YZY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,888 mi
Last recorded151,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 151,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 151,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 146,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,623 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,629 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,665 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,454 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 101,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 101,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 93,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,152 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,792 miles

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

centre brake light in.op. n/s/r h/brake lower reading than o/s but good enough

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,828 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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LD53 YZY 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 78.3%.

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 LD53 YZY, 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 LD53 YZY registered?

LD53 YZY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 YZY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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