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AC03 MYV

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,054 mi
Last recorded140,054 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 140,054 miles

n/s mirror glass tainted

n/s/r tyre average 2,5-3mm tread

both front tyres worn low on edges & cracking in tread

both headlamps tainted

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

o/s/r tyre average average 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn low on edges & cracking in tread

both headlamps tainted

n/s mirror glass tainted

n/s/r tyre average 2,5-3mm tread

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

o/s/r tyre average average 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,485 miles

Both headlamp lens going Opaque.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area 225/55x16 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 131,931 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 126,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 118,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

center section exhaust bracket starting to corrode

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,740 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)

exhaust front bracket corroded

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joints

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,987 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 31 Jan 2013 66,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,195 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,329 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 MYV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AC03 MYV, 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 AC03 MYV registered?

AC03 MYV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AC03 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 MYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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