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YE03 TAU

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,559 mi
Last recorded144,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 TAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2013 144,559 miles

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

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

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 110,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 95,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,036 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 TAU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE03 TAU, 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 YE03 TAU registered?

YE03 TAU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is YE03 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 TAU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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