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YJ03 GAH

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

249,258 mi
Last recorded249,258 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 249,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 241,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 241,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 226,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 210,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on shoulder

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulder

offside rear tyre worn smooth on shoulder

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jun 2014 196,867 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 196,867 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 180,273 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 180,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,753 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 149,289 miles

noise o/s/f wheel

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

rust on main & rear brake pipes

slight play both rear anti roll links

slight play in both fr stab arm rubber bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,817 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 84,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 62,161 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 51,619 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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YJ03 GAH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ03 GAH, 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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YJ03 GAH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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