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YH53 ZDF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,303 mi
Last recorded154,303 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 154,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 146,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 146,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,022 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2) Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i) Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2) Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 135,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 135,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,035 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,265 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front discs pads geting low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,853 miles

Front 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,285 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZDF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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