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NL03 RYA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,453 mi
Last recorded208,453 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 208,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 199,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 193,052 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSH MOUNTINGS. O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 188,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 181,472 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 174,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 168,876 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 162,652 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 162,651 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 154,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 148,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 141,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,752 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 109,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 72,778 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NL03 RYA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL03 RYA, 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 NL03 RYA registered?

NL03 RYA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is NL03 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 RYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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