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LD03 YSP

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 78,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective both (4.2.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged correded both (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 76,395 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,032 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front/rear ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,636 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear hand brake reqa justment

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,994 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,896 miles

air suspension low n/s/r n/s/f

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,003 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,278 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 44,160 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front 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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LD03 YSP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD03 YSP, 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 LD03 YSP registered?

LD03 YSP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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