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DL03 YNB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

232,726 mi
Last recorded232,726 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 232,726 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 232,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 222,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 222,742 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2022 213,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2022 213,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2021 203,663 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osr nsr upper marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

osr park brake slight low effort

Pass 20 Mar 2020 198,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 191,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 190,231 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 184,650 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 184,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 172,389 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 171,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 156,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 142,527 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,346 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,481 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,803 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,539 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres perishing

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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DL03 YNB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DL03 YNB, 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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DL03 YNB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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