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YW52 OBG

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,713 mi
Last recorded177,713 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 OBG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,713 miles

General under body corrosion. Wheel aches n/s and o/s front signs of corrosion.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 177,813 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion. Wheel aches n/s and o/s front signs of corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 157,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,538 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,694 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 5 Jan 2012 72,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,038 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 660,285 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,060 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,216 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly inner and outer edges

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly on inner edge

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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YW52 OBG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YW52 OBG, 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 YW52 OBG registered?

YW52 OBG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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