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YB52 UAO

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,553 mi
Last recorded149,553 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 UAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 149,553 miles

parking brake not locking.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 133,813 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 133,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,149 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 117,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 113,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing inside.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 113,796 miles

front tyres wearing inside.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 106,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 106,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 81,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 73,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,938 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 UAO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB52 UAO registered?

YB52 UAO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is YB52 UAO safe to buy?

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