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YD03 XHV

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,324 mi
Last recorded192,324 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 192,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 192,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 175,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 167,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake minimum performance

Fail 13 Jul 2018 167,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake minimum performance

Pass 21 Jul 2017 163,080 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,080 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 161,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 154,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 143,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 133,890 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 133,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 92,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,735 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 XHV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YD03 XHV, 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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YD03 XHV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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