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DF03 UYY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,254 mi
Last recorded179,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 179,254 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

top covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 179,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

top covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 171,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 171,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 162,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2015 162,092 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2014 155,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,419 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 138,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre manufactured in 2003, worn on both inside and outside shoulder and showing signs on cracks forming in tread

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2012 138,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake wear indicator on

nearside front tyre manufactured in 2003, worn on both inside and outside shoulder and showing signs on cracks forming in tread

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2011 129,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high beam brake light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2011 129,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high beam brake light inop

Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear sensor warning light,illuminated on dash.

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated but still supporting system

Fail 27 May 2010 117,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,138 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2009 108,131 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,811 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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DF03 UYY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DF03 UYY, 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 DF03 UYY registered?

DF03 UYY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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