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BG03 UUF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,544 mi
Last recorded209,544 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 209,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 194,616 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Also damp. ()

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

Parking brake slightly weak.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,037 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses perishing

corrosion and dampness on fuel pipes

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 8 Nov 2017 178,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe by fuel tank to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear suspension arm(yellow chalk) (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe by fuel tank to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt up right link top rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses perishing

corrosion and dampness on fuel pipes

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 1 Nov 2016 171,202 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 171,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 164,470 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 148,171 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,454 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 103,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,991 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 76,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,758 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,411 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,411 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,289 miles

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

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

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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BG03 UUF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG03 UUF, 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 BG03 UUF registered?

BG03 UUF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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