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BD03 ABZ

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,903 mi
Last recorded197,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 197,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 197,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 187,641 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 187,637 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Front discs corroded

Fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Gearbox sump corroded

N/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre splitting on outer sidewall but no cords visible

O/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from around rocker cover

Rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 187,637 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Front discs corroded

Fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Gearbox sump corroded

N/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre splitting on outer sidewall but no cords visible

O/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from around rocker cover

Rear discs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 185,809 miles

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 185,809 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust front section flange joint/bolts corroded

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2013 180,522 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust front pipe bolts corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 174,954 miles

exhaust front pipe bolts corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator belt worn

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 174,954 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alternator belt worn

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

exhaust front pipe bolts corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper 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)

exhaust front pipe clamp missing

rear discs worn & corroding

slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

wipers becoming worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 130,899 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 31 Jul 2010 130,899 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

poly v belt starting to crack

slight corrosion & damage to n/s sill

spare tyre unsafe for use

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 74,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BD03 ABZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD03 ABZ, 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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BD03 ABZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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