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EA03 YMK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,808 mi
Last recorded157,808 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 152,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 136,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 131,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 118,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,779 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres worn to bald on inner edge

rear no. plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 69,555 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s steering rack leaking

n/s/f/tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

o/s/r/ tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2006 68,904 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 YMK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA03 YMK, 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 EA03 YMK registered?

EA03 YMK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is EA03 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 YMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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