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CE03 VPJ

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

225,701 mi
Last recorded225,701 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 225,701 miles

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 220,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 214,483 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2011 209,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 206,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 190,142 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 190,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes have slight run-out

o/s/f suspension leveler unit broken

Pass 9 Jun 2008 163,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front lower exhaust bracket badly corroded

offside front lower arm sensor broken

Pass 8 Mar 2007 139,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pad warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CE03 VPJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CE03 VPJ, 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 CE03 VPJ registered?

CE03 VPJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is CE03 VPJ safe to buy?

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