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EF03 UDN

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 80,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,500 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 21 Nov 2013 48,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,406 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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EF03 UDN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EF03 UDN, 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 EF03 UDN registered?

EF03 UDN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is EF03 UDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 UDN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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