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LD03 YTA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

240,997 mi
Last recorded240,997 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 240,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cracks in nearside and offside rear air bags

Pass 8 May 2024 235,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear under sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear air bags splitting

Pass 11 May 2023 230,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 224,194 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 217,637 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake 17%

Pass 28 May 2020 213,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 207,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 199,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 189,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 178,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2015 169,989 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 159,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 148,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,523 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,147 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,003 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 24 Mar 2006 72,372 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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LD03 YTA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTA, 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 LD03 YTA registered?

LD03 YTA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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