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YB52 PFA

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,373 mi
Last recorded203,373 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 PFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 203,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner cill corroded

both rear tyres poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2016 192,432 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear inner cill corroded

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2015 161,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 142,812 miles

power steering noisey at time of test unable to see leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

centre brake light inop

power steering noisey at time of test unable to see leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 128,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 120,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,210 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 105,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,501 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISH BONE ARM BUSHS WORN

Fail 3 Dec 2007 88,501 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISH BONE ARM BUSHS WORN

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,570 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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YB52 PFA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB52 PFA, 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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YB52 PFA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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