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DY03 CHG

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,668 mi
Last recorded262,668 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 262,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 246,263 miles

N/S/R Road spring has lower location coil end missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 230,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 230,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 214,539 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s reverse light inop

slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe to manifold gasket

Pass 10 Jan 2011 214,539 miles

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

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f fog lamp inop

slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe to manifold gasket

Pass 18 Jan 2010 193,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 171,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 155,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 138,142 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 120,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 120,590 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 CHG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 CHG registered?

DY03 CHG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is DY03 CHG safe to buy?

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