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EA03 YRU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,472 mi
Last recorded189,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 189,472 miles

Offside Front sill has damage

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 167,538 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 167,538 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 163,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 May 2017 163,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 156,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

oil leak

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 29 Apr 2016 156,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

oil leak

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 140,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear diff damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 140,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear diff damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 130,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing at top

fuel pipe at rear starting to corrode

misting of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

oil leaks from engine

slight exhaust blow from flexable section

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

stone chips in front screen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 130,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing at top

fuel pipe at rear starting to corrode

misting of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

oil leaks from engine

slight exhaust blow from flexable section

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

stone chips in front screen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,399 miles

Front drive shaft rubber perished

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,513 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,257 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 YRU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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