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VO03 YSL

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

225,107 mi
Last recorded225,107 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 225,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 225,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 222,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 218,395 miles

both sills starting to corrode

covers under car and sills covering components

Fail 22 Sep 2023 218,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both sills starting to corrode

covers under car and sills covering components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 211,223 miles

grease on rear brake pipes

slight play in front o/s inner rack joint

under trays fitted

weld corroded on front flexi

Fail 23 Sep 2022 211,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

grease on rear brake pipes

slight play in front o/s inner rack joint

under trays fitted

weld corroded on front flexi

Pass 23 Sep 2021 206,550 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyre treads on 3mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 197,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise o/s and n/s/f brake react suspension arms bushes are becoming worn

Pass 24 Sep 2019 189,548 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2019 189,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise both headlight lenses heavy scratched and n/s light output low on dipped beam

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2018 180,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 6 Sep 2018 180,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 14 Sep 2017 170,821 miles

front tyres badly worn on inside edges

rear tyre treads on 3mm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear suspension upper arm ball joints

Pass 10 Sep 2016 166,632 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 166,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 158,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 158,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 153,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 151,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 151,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 145,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 135,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 135,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 123,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 107,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 66,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,400 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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VO03 YSL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VO03 YSL, 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 VO03 YSL registered?

VO03 YSL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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