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EG03 JWV

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,345 mi
Last recorded192,345 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 JWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 192,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 192,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 187,267 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 187,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 186,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure LAMP DEAMAGED (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Inner BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 179,675 miles

Both main brake pipes corroded.

Centre exhaust mounting very badly corroded and incomplete.

Creaking noise from osf steering or suspension ? when on full lock.

Damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread getting low.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 171,641 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged + inner wheel arch

o/s/r outer tyre wall badly cut

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive corrosion front exhaust mount/bracket

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls cut

Pass 30 Oct 2013 162,521 miles

0/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall cords not visable

tyre monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 29 Oct 2013 162,521 miles

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

0/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall cords not visable

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 23 Oct 2012 154,360 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 154,360 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,164 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 144,010 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,026 miles

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

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

front tyre walls have small cuts

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,564 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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EG03 JWV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG03 JWV, 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 EG03 JWV registered?

EG03 JWV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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