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YW03 AWN

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,781 mi
Last recorded188,781 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 188,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2018 188,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2017 179,348 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 168,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 168,378 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 153,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 153,739 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 145,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 145,029 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 134,442 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012
Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,240 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,240 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing bold on inner shoulder.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,958 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,919 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,280 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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YW03 AWN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW03 AWN, 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 YW03 AWN registered?

YW03 AWN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YW03 AWN safe to buy?

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