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LE03 YFY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,263 mi
Last recorded166,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 YFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 166,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 151,281 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,860 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,910 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 27,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,278 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 27,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 27,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,763 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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LE03 YFY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE03 YFY, 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 LE03 YFY registered?

LE03 YFY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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