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YD03 NEM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,140 mi
Last recorded126,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 NEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,140 miles

offside parkbrake low

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,117 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,117 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,707 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,675 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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YD03 NEM 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 YD03 NEM, 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 YD03 NEM registered?

YD03 NEM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is YD03 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 NEM 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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