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RE03 YGZ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 90,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 153,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 153,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 137,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,937 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,867 miles

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

front brake pads low. †

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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RE03 YGZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE03 YGZ, 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 RE03 YGZ registered?

RE03 YGZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is RE03 YGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 YGZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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