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YM03 NWY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,278 mi
Last recorded162,278 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 162,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 152,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 147,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,186 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,029 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 134,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,797 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,815 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges,

N/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,594 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges.

N/S/F outer washer jet n/w.

Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust upper heatshield detached - fixed to body not silencer.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,594 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges.

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F outer washer jet n/w.

Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust upper heatshield detached - fixed to body not silencer.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,994 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YM03 NWY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YM03 NWY, 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 YM03 NWY registered?

YM03 NWY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is YM03 NWY safe to buy?

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