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BF03 GUC

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,563 miles

Centre Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Front steering rack has play in it both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust smoking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Front steering rack has play in it both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust smoking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,397 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns floor damaged

ns r inner sill corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,392 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns floor damaged

ns r inner sill corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,159 miles

Offside rear bumper is secured with sticky tapes.

Rear bothsides brake discs are showing a narrow contact area with the pads.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,213 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear differential weeping oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,213 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear differential weeping oil

Pass 31 May 2011 90,471 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 160,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 200,514 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 200,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 155,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 155,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 114,518 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 102,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 102,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,306 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF03 GUC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF03 GUC, 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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BF03 GUC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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