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EO03 OFN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,856 mi
Last recorded215,856 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 215,856 miles

Brake pad warning light on as sensor cable broken

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 215,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad warning light on as sensor cable broken

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 195,394 miles

Nearside and offside outer sill/floors not fully checked due to coverings fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2016 181,046 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

headlamp adjuster not set on zero

Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 170,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 157,748 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Offside front lower arm ball joint worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 157,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Offside front lower arm ball joint worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 147,987 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,743 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 136,733 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 129,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 113,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,647 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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EO03 OFN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO03 OFN, 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 EO03 OFN registered?

EO03 OFN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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