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EA03 YLF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,713 mi
Last recorded126,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,713 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,394 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 124,394 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 123,230 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,045 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,404 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 120,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,979 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 114,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 113,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,375 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,095 miles

nearside rear seatbelt buckle sticky

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,787 miles

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

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 YLF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA03 YLF, 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 EA03 YLF registered?

EA03 YLF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EA03 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 YLF shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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