MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
child seats fitted
exhaust front bracket loose
n/side engine mount loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
child seats fitted
exhaust front bracket loose
n/side engine mount loose
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working child seats fitted (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
vehicle tested in wet weather
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
offside front traction control unit broken
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside front traction control unit broken
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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VE03 YPN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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