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YF53 UGX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,123 mi
Last recorded234,123 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 234,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, but not showing cords

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 218,259 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

gearbox and diff oil leaks

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r lower knuckle is worn - no play

rear washer/ wiper inop

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 9 Feb 2015 217,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

gearbox and diff oil leaks

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r lower knuckle is worn - no play

rear washer/ wiper inop

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 200,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 186,878 miles

Diff oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 186,826 miles

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

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

Diff oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 168,712 miles

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

Oil leak

downpipe bracket corroded/broken system still supported

fuel cap seal worn

play in rear axle upper control arm joint

Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 122,059 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2010 122,059 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,982 miles

front brake pads about 3/4 worn

front prop shaft rubber donut worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,917 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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YF53 UGX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YF53 UGX, 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 YF53 UGX registered?

YF53 UGX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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