MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both front macpherson strut upper mounts have vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel lines corroded
Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both front macpherson strut upper mounts have vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel lines corroded
Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Flexible section of exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Drivers and passengers front windows tinted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Drivers and passengers front windows tinted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn inner raised shoulder
Nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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DK03 VLX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DK03 VLX, 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 DK03 VLX registered?
DK03 VLX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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