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YH53 BPK

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,921 miles

oil leak

slight play in front joints

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,522 miles

general corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,702 miles

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

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,309 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 107,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,958 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,359 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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YH53 BPK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH53 BPK, 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 YH53 BPK registered?

YH53 BPK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 BPK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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