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DY03 MVA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 147,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 147,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 140,823 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 127,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 121,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 100,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,690 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 75,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,748 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 MVA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

DY03 MVA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 MVA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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