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AV03 FNS

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,648 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 79,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2015 79,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,152 miles

Brake pad warning light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor come adrift from brake pad

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 68,152 miles

Brake pad warning light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor come adrift from brake pad

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,169 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,089 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged (not to cords)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,609 miles

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 7 May 2010 31,155 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 21,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,165 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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AV03 FNS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV03 FNS, 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 AV03 FNS registered?

AV03 FNS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AV03 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 FNS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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