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SY53 NVT

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 NVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 9 Apr 2019 128,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,775 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,882 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 70,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

hand brake light staying on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,084 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 49,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,814 miles

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

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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SY53 NVT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY53 NVT, 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 SY53 NVT registered?

SY53 NVT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SY53 NVT safe to buy?

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