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YX53 UVZ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,292 mi
Last recorded169,292 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 169,292 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 169,292 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 155,750 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 155,750 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,907 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel rim bolt head missing from poss split rim 19 bolt holes 18 bolts fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 140,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel rim bolt head missing from poss split rim 19 bolt holes 18 bolts fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 124,310 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,753 miles

offside hand brake low performance

rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside hand brake low performance

rear tail gate struts weak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,989 miles

both front tyres getting low

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,820 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on edge

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs very slight distortion

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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YX53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX53 UVZ, 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 YX53 UVZ registered?

YX53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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