MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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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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