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YU03 PJJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,431 mi
Last recorded175,431 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 175,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 163,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,139 miles

both front tyres perished in tread patterns

both rear tyres perished in tread patterns

Pass 20 Oct 2021 156,523 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 156,514 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,516 miles

both front brake discs lipped

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 149,344 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both no plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 144,047 miles

slight play in offside front and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,744 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Oct 2017 137,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,930 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 130,902 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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)

boot lid will not close and rear body work has extensive damage

exhaust rear box supported by cable ties

exhaust system bent

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,065 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,038 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,883 miles

damp patches around steering rack ends unable to identify due to being partially covered

strong advise rear brakes very worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 102,883 miles

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

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

damp patches around steering rack ends unable to identify due to being partially covered

strong advise rear brakes very worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,765 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,538 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,512 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,672 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE SHOES NOISY

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,042 miles

front tyres worn unevenly(tracking out of line)

n/r tyre on legal limit

rear propshaft oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,390 miles

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

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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YU03 PJJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YU03 PJJ, 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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YU03 PJJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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