MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Os and ns outer body sill corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both exhaust flexi pipes damaged
front fog lights inop
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Both front fog lamps not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint repair (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside outer body sill corroded
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside outer body sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Both front fog lamps not working
Centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint repair (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside outer body sill corroded
Nearside rear inside position lamp not working
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside outer body sill corroded
Offside rear brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (D) BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight white light repeator n/s
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
additional lamp in tailgate doesnt work
air bag light on
exhaust front pipe clamp
n/s/r tyre 3mm
rear brake pipe showing corrosion
Front Gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket detiorating.
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket detiorating.
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
All tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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CU03 WMP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 CU03 WMP, 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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CU03 WMP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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