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YC53 VGA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,798 mi
Last recorded175,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 175,798 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 168,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 168,271 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 162,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2014 162,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 150,282 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 132,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,989 miles

n/s front anti roll bar drop link rod slightly bent

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approx 60% worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,950 miles

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

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

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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YC53 VGA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC53 VGA, 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 YC53 VGA registered?

YC53 VGA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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