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YG03 CVV

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

261,473 mi
Last recorded261,473 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 261,473 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 261,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 238,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 238,386 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

coolant level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 213,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

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

child seat

play in inner steering rack tie rods

Fail 28 Jan 2016 213,562 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

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

child seat

play in inner steering rack tie rods

Pass 3 Jan 2015 188,784 miles

Emissions test passed as readings did not register.

Offside repeater cover missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 188,784 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions test passed as readings did not register.

Offside repeater cover missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 172,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 165,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 147,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 137,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 124,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 102,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,466 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,036 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAIRLY LOW

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR FAIRLY LOW

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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YG03 CVV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG03 CVV, 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 YG03 CVV registered?

YG03 CVV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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