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BG03 UUV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,025 mi
Last recorded185,025 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 185,025 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 185,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material friont to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 180,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 168,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 166,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 154,230 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 154,230 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,239 miles

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

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

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

Offside h/lamp aim reset

both rear susp air bags perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,053 miles

both h/lamp aims reset

bulb fitted to n/s no: platelamp

front tyres ,edges wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,456 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,648 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links showing signs of wear advise

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,435 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,289 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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 UUV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG03 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

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

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