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YY03 YHZ

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,396 mi
Last recorded188,396 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 188,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 181,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 171,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 162,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 149,763 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,580 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 146,520 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,230 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,229 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,167 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,200 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,054 miles

advise some screen damage

evidence of fuel leak at front underside of vehicle however source undedetermined

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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YY03 YHZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY03 YHZ, 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 YY03 YHZ registered?

YY03 YHZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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