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PL03 YHR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,304 mi
Last recorded95,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 YHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,691 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,691 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,207 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,222 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,826 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,953 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 54,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,057 miles

both front tyres worn

nsf wing damaged

plastic covers fitted

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,479 miles

front pads on legal limit

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,645 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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PL03 YHR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PL03 YHR, 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 PL03 YHR registered?

PL03 YHR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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