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DA03 UTW

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 143,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower spotlamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 143,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower spotlamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 138,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 128,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 121,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 112,616 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 112,616 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 104,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,711 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2008 79,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2007 54,947 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2006 34,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 34,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on †

front discs well worn

front pads low close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and has cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and cracks in tread on limit

o/s/r tyre low and cracks in tread

oil leval on min

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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DA03 UTW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 UTW, 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 DA03 UTW registered?

DA03 UTW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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