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EY03 MVU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 139,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 129,473 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 129,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 120,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 110,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 100,536 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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EY03 MVU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY03 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY03 MVU?

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What year was EY03 MVU registered?

EY03 MVU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EY03 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 MVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY03 MVU have outstanding finance?

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