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LS03 YDE

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,165 mi
Last recorded149,165 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 149,165 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 149,165 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 140,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

squeak from offside front wheel when lock to lock

Pass 24 May 2014 106,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 106,630 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 101,907 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread area

rear tyres worn, close to limit

Fail 23 May 2013 101,665 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread area

offside rear service brake or parking brake slightly binding

rear tyres worn, close to limit

Pass 25 May 2012 96,489 miles

airbag light on

Fail 25 May 2012 96,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 17 May 2011 87,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 79,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,665 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 21 May 2007 47,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,859 miles

long free travel at handbrake lever

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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LS03 YDE 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS03 YDE, 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 LS03 YDE registered?

LS03 YDE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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