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YL03 AGZ

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 65,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked and perished seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn osr top control arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear registration plates (0.1 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively osr handbrake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 61,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,199 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 10 Jun 2011 39,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,634 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,871 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 18 Jun 2007 18,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,981 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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YL03 AGZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL03 AGZ, 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 YL03 AGZ registered?

YL03 AGZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is YL03 AGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 AGZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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