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YF03 JBG

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JBG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,120 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,543 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,116 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,339 miles

osf bumper loose

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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YF03 JBG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF03 JBG, 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 YF03 JBG registered?

YF03 JBG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is YF03 JBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 JBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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