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EK03 UGW

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020

screen chipped in centre

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust clamp broken but supporting system

Rear Both rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2020

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust clamp broken but supporting system

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

screen chipped in centre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,349 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak over steering rack gater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wearing indicator not attached to the brake pads

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake wearing indicator broken

brakes wearing indicator shows fault

Fail 28 Aug 2019 126,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak over steering rack gater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wearing indicator not attached to the brake pads

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake wearing indicator broken

brakes wearing indicator shows fault

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,928 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central wind screen chipped in swept area

Front exhaust flexy pipe starting to blow

Front exhaust mounting corroded and split but supporting down pipe

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link joint boot starting to split

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning wire broken

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,340 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

both front flexy exhaust pipes starting to blow

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,340 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

both front flexy exhaust pipes starting to blow

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,997 miles

Wind screen chipped in swept area

Fail 26 Aug 2016 114,997 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wind screen chipped in swept area

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,809 miles

wind screen chipped in centre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,975 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on at time of MOT

Centre brake lamp inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,540 miles

brake lining wear warning lamp illumimated [pads all ok].

screen chipped in swept area

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,481 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,127 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside rear tyre nailed in tread

wind screen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,390 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside rear tyre nailed in tread

wind screen chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,009 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,937 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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EK03 UGW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK03 UGW, 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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EK03 UGW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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