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DY03 CHD

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

258,427 mi
Last recorded258,427 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 258,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 252,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 252,043 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 252,352 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 245,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 236,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 236,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 222,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 222,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 203,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 180,952 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 180,945 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 160,134 miles

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

brake pipes (front to rear) are corroded

fuel pipes (front to rear) are corroded

nsr suspension arm bush has minor movement

offside front anti roll bar linkage has minor play

osar brake pad warning sensor slightly insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2012 140,911 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 122,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 117,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 111,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 111,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,578 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 108,578 miles

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

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

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 20 Mar 2008 99,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,180 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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DY03 CHD 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 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY03 CHD, 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 DY03 CHD registered?

DY03 CHD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 CHD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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