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C4 AVD

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,803 mi
Last recorded162,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 AVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 162,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 162,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 154,261 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2019 150,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 143,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 133,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 128,358 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 110,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,339 miles

wear to both front tyres (outer edges)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,329 miles

wear to rear tyres (inner edges)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2006 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,728 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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C4 AVD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 AVD, 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 C4 AVD registered?

C4 AVD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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