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EW03 NBL

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,613 mi
Last recorded145,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 102,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,227 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 74,989 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 74,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,006 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,879 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and Offside front tyres worn heavily on inner edge.

Tyre Size= 235/45Y17

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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EW03 NBL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EW03 NBL, 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 EW03 NBL registered?

EW03 NBL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is EW03 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 NBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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