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EA03 EYY

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,299 mi
Last recorded229,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 229,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 229,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 224,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 215,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 199,640 miles

Exhaust front section to gearbox rubber splitting

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

O/s and N/s Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 186,758 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 169,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 169,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 154,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 154,570 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 134,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 57,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,180 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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EA03 EYY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA03 EYY, 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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EA03 EYY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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