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YB03 YSC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,170 mi
Last recorded148,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 148,170 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 148,170 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,008 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 141,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 136,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 131,353 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 131,352 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 126,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,276 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2012 118,275 miles

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres sidewalls spitting,

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning indicator illuminated.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 98,294 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning indicator illuminated.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 62,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YB03 YSC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB03 YSC, 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 YB03 YSC registered?

YB03 YSC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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