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FE03 YJU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,831 mi
Last recorded205,831 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 205,831 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 166,471 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 146,082 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 146,077 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,242 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,268 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 106,738 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,551 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges, also cracking around outer edge

fuel lines corroded at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

discs slightly lipped

front prop shaft damper worn, has free play

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,597 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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FE03 YJU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE03 YJU, 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 FE03 YJU registered?

FE03 YJU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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