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CU03 WMP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,727 mi
Last recorded191,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WMP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 191,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 185,180 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 185,179 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 185,051 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 170,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 169,933 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,612 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 143,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 141,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,328 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 127,285 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 117,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,606 miles

Front Gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket detiorating.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,604 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 91,585 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,205 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,537 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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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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