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NV53 YKG

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

230,920 mi
Last recorded230,920 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 YKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 230,920 miles

Nearside Front Forward suspension control arm has a slightly play but not dangerous

Pass 11 Jun 2018 216,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 210,325 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear boot strut offside damaged

undertray covering structural of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2017 210,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear boot strut offside damaged

undertray covering structural of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2016 200,427 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/f ns/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 192,734 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 192,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 177,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 160,559 miles

Front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Rear brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2012 138,812 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 13 Jun 2011 118,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,746 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,893 miles

top engine cover fitted †also sump/subframe gearbox and side covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,748 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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NV53 YKG 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 NV53 YKG, 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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NV53 YKG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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