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YG03 ULB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 ULB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,049 miles

both front tyre's slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 136,023 miles

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

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

both front tyre's slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 122,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 38,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,249 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 ULB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

YG03 ULB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is YG03 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 ULB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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