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YK53 HXD

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,023 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,917 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YK53 HXD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK53 HXD, 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 YK53 HXD registered?

YK53 HXD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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