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EY03 WHB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 141,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 139,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 137,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,920 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 110,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,140 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 WHB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHB, 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 EY03 WHB registered?

EY03 WHB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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