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VE03 YPN

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

269,133 mi
Last recorded269,133 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 269,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 260,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 260,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 249,282 miles

child seats fitted

exhaust front bracket loose

n/side engine mount loose

Fail 7 Oct 2016 249,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted

exhaust front bracket loose

n/side engine mount loose

Pass 2 Oct 2015 225,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 225,755 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working child seats fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 200,211 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner,outer slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 200,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner,outer slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 184,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 16 Oct 2013 184,069 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 25 Sep 2012 159,531 miles

offside front traction control unit broken

Fail 20 Sep 2012 159,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front traction control unit broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,678 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 138,678 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front discs lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 107,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 91,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,405 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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VE03 YPN 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 VE03 YPN, 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 VE03 YPN registered?

VE03 YPN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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