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YM03 XSB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

257,601 mi
Last recorded257,601 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 XSB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 257,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 246,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 227,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 225,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 208,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 184,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 163,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 144,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 125,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge advise replace

Fail 9 Jul 2007 68,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge uneven advise replace

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,071 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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YM03 XSB 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 88.9%.

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 XSB, 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 YM03 XSB registered?

YM03 XSB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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