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AC03 GCV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 142,975 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 142,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 133,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,148 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 178,684 miles

Boot only opens with key

O/S/F fog light broken.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 178,684 miles

Boot only opens with key

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F fog light broken.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 161,537 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 160,961 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front Shock absorber fitted in incorrect position

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,251 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 145,251 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 129,277 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 129,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 109,487 miles

Oil leak on undertray.

PDC not working.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise near side front tyre worn on inner edge †

Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,707 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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AC03 GCV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AC03 GCV, 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 AC03 GCV registered?

AC03 GCV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AC03 GCV safe to buy?

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