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YM52 VRF

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,160 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING/SPLITTING/PERISHED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND AROUND TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING/SPLITTING/PERISHED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKING ON HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKING ON HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ADVISE REPLACEMENTS ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm that sits over the track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm that sits over the track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is spliting on the outer shoulder

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps are clouded but not seriously affecting the beam image

Fail 8 Aug 2017 119,436 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm that sits over the track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm that sits over the track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is spliting on the outer shoulder

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps are clouded but not seriously affecting the beam image

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking in sidewalls and tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,976 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,566 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded but still working

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,059 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 73,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,206 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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YM52 VRF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YM52 VRF, 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 YM52 VRF registered?

YM52 VRF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is YM52 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 VRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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