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YR53 YUH

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

253,386 mi
Last recorded253,386 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 253,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 236,407 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 236,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 221,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 221,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 221,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine is misfiring vary nosey covered in oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 203,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps just pass aim

both rear tyres parsing on inner edges

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2022 187,805 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 160,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,381 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes corried

engine oil leking

Fail 12 Jul 2018 152,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour both are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes corried

engine oil leking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,066 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 135,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,998 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,733 miles

pitting and corrosion on rear surface of front discs nearside and offside

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,414 miles

corrosion to inside faces of nsf /osf brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,996 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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YR53 YUH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YR53 YUH, 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 YR53 YUH registered?

YR53 YUH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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