MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
horn poor
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside handbrake performance low (90)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
filler in n/s rear inner sill
Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
Nearside Hand brake performance low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills by jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear handbrake reading lower than expected
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat n/s/r
n/s/r brake pads low
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
wiper blades smeary
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat n/s/r
n/s/r brake pads low
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
wiper blades smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside & offside front tyres worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn smooth on very inner edges
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YK03 RMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YK03 RMV, 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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YK03 RMV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2003.
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