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Y555 BMX

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,682 mi
Last recorded191,682 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 BMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 191,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi mesh poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to fuel return pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2024 180,349 miles

Front exhaust flexy outer mesh poor condition

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,008 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to front pipes ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to front pipes ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 139,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside metal fuel pipe corroded under floor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,470 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,621 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel pipes.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 124,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion to fuel pipes.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,977 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections. (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections. (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear stop light permanently disconnected

Fail 12 Sep 2016

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper font arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under body shields fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,483 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexible sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper font arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under body shields fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 86,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,680 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 78,679 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y555 BMX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y555 BMX, 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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Y555 BMX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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