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YH03 BGV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,068 mi
Last recorded129,068 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 122,990 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,696 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,117 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,292 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 65,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,909 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,557 miles

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

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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YH03 BGV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH03 BGV, 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 YH03 BGV registered?

YH03 BGV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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