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YG03 LZR

2003 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,246 mi
Last recorded178,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,246 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 178,246 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 165,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 148,494 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 148,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 132,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,748 miles

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

n/s front brake disc pitted/rusted

n/s rear brake disc pitted/rusted

o/s front brake disc pitted/rusted

o/s rear brake disc pitted/rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 88,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,351 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges, below 1.6mm outside centre 3/4.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,235 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 LZR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

YG03 LZR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is YG03 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 LZR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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