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DV03 EDK

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 129,850 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 129,850 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 128,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 125,743 miles

front brake discs worn

viscous coupling badly worn

Fail 23 May 2013 125,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

offside outer/inner sil has been inadequately welded underneath vehicle

viscous coupling badly worn

Pass 25 May 2012 118,095 miles

slightly smoky when revved hard

Fail 25 May 2012 118,095 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slightly smoky when revved hard

Pass 27 May 2011 115,012 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 115,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 107,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 107,250 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 96,692 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 96,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 94,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2008 87,860 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE AND BOTH FRONT TYRES AT 3MM LEAGAL LIMMITE IS 1.6MM

Pass 8 May 2007 72,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,836 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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DV03 EDK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV03 EDK, 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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DV03 EDK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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