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DK03 VMF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,194 mi
Last recorded186,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 186,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 186,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 165,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 164,607 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 151,017 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 145,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,786 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust has minor leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded beneath undergaurd

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 125,191 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded towards front

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,709 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp brocken

Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,446 miles

both front exhaust flexi pipes have slight blow

both front to rear metal fuel pipes slight surface corrosion

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2008 87,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,253 miles

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

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

front brake pads just over half worn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,360 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,357 miles

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

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

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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DK03 VMF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

DK03 VMF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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