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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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
both front flexy exhaust pipes starting to blow
windscreen chipped in swept area
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
Wind screen chipped in swept area
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
wind screen chipped in centre
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)
brake lining wear warning lamp illumimated [pads all ok].
screen chipped in swept area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres on legal limit
nearside rear tyre nailed in tread
wind screen chipped
both rear tyres on legal limit
nearside rear tyre nailed in tread
wind screen chipped
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EK03 UGW registered?
EK03 UGW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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