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DC03 BKK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

193,835 mi
Last recorded193,835 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 193,835 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 193,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 189,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 179,051 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 179,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 170,850 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 169,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,209 miles

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2018 146,344 miles

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

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

n/s fuel pipes slight rust

under tray /engine cover

Fail 24 Feb 2018 146,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s fuel pipes slight rust

under tray /engine cover

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,781 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,705 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 107,698 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 92,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,892 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,887 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,872 miles

Slight Play In The Rear Link Bars

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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DC03 BKK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DC03 BKK, 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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DC03 BKK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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