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LS53 NYL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,553 mi
Last recorded92,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 92,553 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 78,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 78,768 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 52,592 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)

Pass 22 May 2015 48,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,851 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body damage nsr

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 17,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Lower engine shield missing.

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

n/s/f wing inner shield missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,277 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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LS53 NYL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS53 NYL, 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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LS53 NYL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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