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Y99 TTT

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,988 mi
Last recorded144,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 TTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 144,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 139,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,946 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 127,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 109,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,453 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,327 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,637 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads begin: to wear on edges.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,541 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,169 miles

N/S/R Tyre look's under inflated.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,169 miles

N/S/R Tyre look's under inflated.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,572 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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Y99 TTT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y99 TTT, 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 Y99 TTT registered?

Y99 TTT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is Y99 TTT safe to buy?

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