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CE03 WLC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,937 mi
Last recorded141,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 141,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 137,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 137,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 132,868 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 132,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,634 miles

oil leak at turbo area

rear prop shaft front coupling worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,800 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,800 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,774 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 105,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,302 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 26 Jun 2009 86,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,995 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,612 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 74,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 WLC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE03 WLC, 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 CE03 WLC registered?

CE03 WLC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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