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FD03 OEW

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,355 mi
Last recorded174,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 174,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 174,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 174,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 152,012 miles

osr tyre worn,exhaust corroded and front flexi brake pipe worn .

Fail 2 Jun 2009 152,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre worn,exhaust corroded and front flexi brake pipe worn .

Pass 8 Jun 2007 103,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 82,484 miles

brake discs and pads corroded and worn.

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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FD03 OEW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD03 OEW, 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

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What year was FD03 OEW registered?

FD03 OEW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FD03 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 OEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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