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BN03 FCL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,270 miles

both front ,front arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn in inside edge

near side rear lower compliance bush beginning to show signs of wear

off side front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

off side front steering track rod end has slight wear

rear park brake effort at 17% (minimum requirement 16%)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 165,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears, centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disks (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 162,178 miles

front brake pipes corroded

near side front anti roll bar droplink has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2015 156,767 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 156,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 149,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear brake backing plates in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 149,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear brake backing plates in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 143,429 miles

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

front exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 136,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 127,771 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake needs adjustment/repair,

rear brake discs scored/pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2011 127,740 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake needs adjustment/repair,

rear brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 110,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 79,392 miles

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

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

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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BN03 FCL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN03 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 FCL registered?

BN03 FCL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BN03 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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