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BT03 ONN

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ONN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 114,635 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 109,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 85,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,759 miles

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)

one of two rear side lights not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,056 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Both front tyres treads are cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,114 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges(just acceptable)

slight imbalnce on handbrake

Pass 17 May 2006 30,408 miles

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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BT03 ONN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT03 ONN, 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 BT03 ONN registered?

BT03 ONN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BT03 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ONN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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