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YF03 JJW

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JJW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 174,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 155,182 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 155,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,992 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,183 miles

Front headlamps faded

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 138,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,592 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 108,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,939 miles

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

Front exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded

N/S/F Headlight dim

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,210 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres on wear bands

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,206 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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YF03 JJW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JJW, 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 YF03 JJW registered?

YF03 JJW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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