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YJ03 YZT

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,051 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,508 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,294 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 9 Mar 2007 24,273 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 4 Apr 2006 18,735 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 YZT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ03 YZT, 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 YJ03 YZT registered?

YJ03 YZT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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