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DY03 MVK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,305 mi
Last recorded196,305 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 196,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 188,357 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 179,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 172,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 165,100 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,999 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,673 miles

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

n/s steering rack play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 116,089 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 116,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,744 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 36,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,619 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 MVK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver 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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

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

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