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AO03 FWR

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,163 mi
Last recorded171,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 171,163 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 171,163 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,218 miles

Front O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARMS REAR SLIGHT PLAY AT FULL LOCK

Front WASHERS PART FROZEN

Front WINDSREEN CHIPPED ZONE B

Nearside FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPES X3 SLIGHT CORRODED

Fail 16 Jan 2016 165,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARMS REAR SLIGHT PLAY AT FULL LOCK

Front WASHERS PART FROZEN

Front WINDSREEN CHIPPED ZONE B

Nearside FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPES X3 SLIGHT CORRODED

Pass 17 Jan 2015 148,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front steering rack boot all twisted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 112,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 90,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to side wall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,115 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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AO03 FWR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 FWR, 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 AO03 FWR registered?

AO03 FWR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 FWR safe to buy?

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