MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Diff oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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)
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
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)
front tyres worn on edges
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
front brake pads about 3/4 worn
front prop shaft rubber donut worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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