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NK53 YTU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,860 mi
Last recorded147,860 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 135,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,280 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 121,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,849 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,467 miles

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

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

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

SRS malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,467 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)

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

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

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

SRS malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,856 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,856 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,308 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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NK53 YTU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK53 YTU, 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 NK53 YTU registered?

NK53 YTU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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