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AS03 CTS

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 CTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,730 miles

OIL LEAK AT FRONT

Fail 30 Mar 2022 123,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK AT FRONT

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,722 miles

slight play in n/s lower ball-joint

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,353 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,918 miles

PARKING BRAKE PASSED TEST BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S LOWER BALLJOINT

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s f tyre bald inner edge

o/s f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 67,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,852 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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AS03 CTS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AS03 CTS, 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 AS03 CTS registered?

AS03 CTS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AS03 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS03 CTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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