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EY03 YPV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,909 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,905 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,714 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,833 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 44,858 miles

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 15 May 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,747 miles

both front tyre perished in treads

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and on wear bars

Pass 10 May 2010 30,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,220 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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EY03 YPV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY03 YPV, 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 EY03 YPV registered?

EY03 YPV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is EY03 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 YPV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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