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YG03 MKA

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,673 mi
Last recorded229,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 MKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 229,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 224,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 218,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 213,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 208,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 203,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 196,854 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 192,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 178,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 172,476 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 165,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 156,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,074 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,822 miles

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

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

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 MKA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

Is YG03 MKA safe to buy?

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