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RY03 TYB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 TYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,314 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,836 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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RY03 TYB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RY03 TYB, 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

How do I check the history of RY03 TYB?

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What year was RY03 TYB registered?

RY03 TYB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RY03 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 TYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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