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YF53 UHA

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,431 mi
Last recorded37,431 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,431 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,972 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 UHA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF53 UHA, 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

How do I check the history of YF53 UHA?

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What year was YF53 UHA registered?

YF53 UHA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YF53 UHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 UHA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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