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YD03 XOB

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,886 mi
Last recorded220,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 220,886 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 220,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 209,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 209,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 185,321 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 174,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 164,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 149,142 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 149,128 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2009 133,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

washer level light on

Fail 3 Mar 2008 114,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

washer level light stays on

Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

washer level light stays on

Pass 21 Feb 2007 95,142 miles

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

washer low level light lit

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 XOB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD03 XOB, 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 YD03 XOB registered?

YD03 XOB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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