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Y666 FER

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 FER
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2020 125,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,742 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake sticks on after application (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 107,670 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,665 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,663 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 82,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 73,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,772 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 65,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,141 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 48,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,591 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,303 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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Y666 FER is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y666 FER, 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 Y666 FER registered?

Y666 FER is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is Y666 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y666 FER shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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