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CX03 ELC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,853 mi
Last recorded166,853 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ELC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 166,853 miles

Rear o/s+n/s inner sills

Fail 1 Jul 2022 166,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,605 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 161,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 152,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,725 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,457 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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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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What year was CX03 ELC registered?

CX03 ELC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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