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YC03 RVT

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

underside has corrosion

undertrays

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flex (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,970 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint metal (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flex (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,558 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle release button slightly sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,629 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 52,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RVT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RVT, 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 YC03 RVT registered?

YC03 RVT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 RVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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