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SN53 UUX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,822 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff has slight seepage of oil

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 120,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 120,704 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamps faded beams weak

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,040 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from differential

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 118,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,163 miles

rear axle has a slight oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,155 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,388 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

O/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,878 miles

body damage to nearside rear and offside front.

fuel cap seal in poor condition perishing.

full lengh under body shields fitted.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads worn low possibly below legal limit.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,865 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release locking buckle faulty. (5.2.5a)

body damage to nearside rear and offside front.

fuel cap seal in poor condition perishing.

full lengh under body shields fitted.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads worn low possibly below legal limit.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished and wearing on edges

diff has slight oil leak

o/s/f has a nail in it

o/s/r top arm has slight play

rear brake hoses are perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished and wearing on edges

diff has slight oil leak

o/s/f has a nail in it

o/s/r top arm has slight play

rear brake hoses are perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

body work damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,071 miles

engine and under body trays fitted

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing low recommend attention

o/s/f tyre worn very low and starting to split

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,340 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,847 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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SN53 UUX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN53 UUX, 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 SN53 UUX registered?

SN53 UUX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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