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ST03 YCM

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

309,939 mi
Last recorded309,939 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 YCM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 309,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 309,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point arear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 292,840 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 292,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 273,571 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 273,562 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 262,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 262,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Heat sheild loose for exhaust at rear.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 248,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 233,077 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 233,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 214,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,110 miles

advize n/s/r w/brg slight play.

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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ST03 YCM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 ST03 YCM, 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 ST03 YCM registered?

ST03 YCM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is ST03 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 YCM 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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