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YY53 UJM

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,007 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 4 Jul 2024 84,007 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

front inner brake pads worn closer check recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 74,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,317 miles

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ON DASH.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 69,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ON DASH.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,252 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 55,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,097 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,071 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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YY53 UJM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YY53 UJM, 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 YY53 UJM registered?

YY53 UJM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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