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YP03 UWA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,100 mi
Last recorded202,100 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 202,100 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 202,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 196,041 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 196,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 196,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2016 186,866 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 186,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 174,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 162,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 162,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 128,755 miles

osr internal handbrake slightly binding

Fail 26 Mar 2012 128,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr internal handbrake slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2011 128,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,662 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 119,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 119,213 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 110,861 miles

n/s handbrake weak

Fail 20 Apr 2006 105,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 105,185 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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YP03 UWA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YP03 UWA, 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 YP03 UWA registered?

YP03 UWA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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