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LY53 UAL

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 90,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 83,599 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking showing signs of deterioration (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,490 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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LY53 UAL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver 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 LY53 UAL, 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 LY53 UAL registered?

LY53 UAL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LY53 UAL safe to buy?

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