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YH53 UPW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,757 mi
Last recorded150,757 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 150,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 143,782 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 131,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 123,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,358 miles

Airbag light on.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear coil spring broken but spring still located.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 113,353 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear coil spring broken but spring still located.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s rear outer door handle missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,472 miles

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

Oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,664 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.0 mm edge

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 UPW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPW, 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 YH53 UPW registered?

YH53 UPW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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