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PX03 YSZ

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,584 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 144,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,633 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 134,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure fouling on rear propshaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,293 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Center and rear exhaust heat shields not fully secured

Front exhaust support bracket rubbers perished/ split just after flexi pipes

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated but movement not yet considered excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes in several locations (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 116,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes in several locations (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,630 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,630 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,644 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,323 miles

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

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

O/Side exhaust flexi joint is blowing

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

O/Side exhaust flexi joint is blowing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,579 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,036 miles

Both rear Antiroll bar drop links are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,036 miles

Both rear Antiroll bar drop links are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 50,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,631 miles

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

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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PX03 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX03 YSZ, 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 PX03 YSZ registered?

PX03 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is PX03 YSZ safe to buy?

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