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YC03 JRX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,578 mi
Last recorded198,578 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 JRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 198,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 198,500 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm to front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover no longer prevents ingress (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 182,920 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective cords/flat ()

just passed parking brake test,16%

Fail 1 Feb 2022 182,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed xs worn,inner sholder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective cords/flat ()

just passed parking brake test,16%

Fail 15 Nov 2021 178,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear sensor illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 160,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 152,864 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 152,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,219 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 129,761 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 129,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 116,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 103,963 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,624 miles

H/Brake efforts at n/s/r and o/s/r wheels have only just met the minimum requirements .

Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,338 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 57,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,763 miles

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

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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YC03 JRX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC03 JRX, 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 YC03 JRX registered?

YC03 JRX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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