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CV03 NHM

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 NHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 179,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,004 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,439 miles

Horn poor

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on centre

Rear subframe bushes have movement, but not deemed excessive

Stone chip lower zone 'a' but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Jun 2013 119,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn poor

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on centre

Rear subframe bushes have movement, but not deemed excessive

Stone chip lower zone 'a' but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 May 2012 110,645 miles

brake pad warning light on (pads ok) - advise

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,217 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 85,124 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,113 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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CV03 NHM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV03 NHM, 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

How do I check the history of CV03 NHM?

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What year was CV03 NHM registered?

CV03 NHM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is CV03 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 NHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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