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YG03 LHN

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,183 mi
Last recorded124,183 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 124,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 124,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,968 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 123,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,892 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 122,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,753 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,753 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,194 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 120,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on both sides of tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,172 miles

o/s/f exhaust inner flexi pipe has tempory repair but not blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,097 miles

Oil leak

exhaust emits blue smoke but not excessive

front exhaust pipe flexi has tempory repair

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,082 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe flexi has tempory repair

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,921 miles

front down pipe has had a durable repair which effectively stopped leak on a sound and strutural system

Fail 23 Sep 2010 93,921 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,588 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,496 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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YG03 LHN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG03 LHN, 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 YG03 LHN registered?

YG03 LHN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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