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PA03 YFS

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,493 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 136,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,741 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 119,739 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 102,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,272 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,984 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,848 miles

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

high level stop lamp on boot lid not working

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,653 miles

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

O/S/R and O/S/F tyres on limit

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,940 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres on legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2007 46,940 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres on legal limit

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,035 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,006 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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PA03 YFS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PA03 YFS, 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 PA03 YFS registered?

PA03 YFS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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