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FE03 WYM

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WYM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,588 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 129,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2014 120,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,477 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front propshaft rubber deteriating

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,647 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low and perrished in tread

slight play rear anti rollbar links

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,096 miles

slight play both rear anti rollbar drop links

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres are of different pattern.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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FE03 WYM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE03 WYM, 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 FE03 WYM registered?

FE03 WYM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is FE03 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 WYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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