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YE03 RTG

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,394 mi
Last recorded224,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 224,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 221,851 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 221,851 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 192,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 179,069 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 179,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 171,263 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 158,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 158,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 117,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,072 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,522 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,522 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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YE03 RTG 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 70%.

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 YE03 RTG, 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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YE03 RTG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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