MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear o/s+n/s inner sills
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear o/s+n/s inner sills
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear noisy when rotating wheel ( not bearing noise)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear of wheel both sides mounting washer/plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp leveling devices
plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear noisy when rotating wheel ( not bearing noise)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear of wheel both sides mounting washer/plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp leveling devices
plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
Headlamp leveling/aim
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front to rear Fuel pipes corroded
Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))
headlamp leavening aim
plastic covers underneath vehicle front to rear
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Rear exhaust shield loose
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))
plastic covers underneath vehicle front to rear
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
all flexi brake pipes beginning to deteriorate
plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
plastic covers fitted top and bottom , restricting full visual inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
plastic covers fitted top and bottom , restricting full visual inspection
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
plastic covers fitted top bottom
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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CX03 ELC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 CX03 ELC, 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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CX03 ELC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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