MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front driver seat has ripped
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking on outer wall
Oil leak ()
Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly hazard lights (1.4.C.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front driver seat has ripped
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking on outer wall
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear handbrake reading low efficiency
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear handbrake reading low efficiency
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has fine cut inner side wall, cords not exposed also tyre perishing outer side wall
offside front tyre perishing outer side wall, cords not exposed
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BX03 CPV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BX03 CPV, 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 BX03 CPV registered?
BX03 CPV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.
Is BX03 CPV safe to buy?
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