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GY03 TFN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 TFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 164,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 163,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 159,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 155,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 155,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 153,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 148,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 143,645 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust system securing metal bracket corroded and slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 133,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 125,623 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 125,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 112,381 miles

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

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

offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,282 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GY03 TFN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY03 TFN, 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 GY03 TFN registered?

GY03 TFN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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