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FM03 MBF

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017
Fail 21 Feb 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 May 2012 78,769 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 66,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,587 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 41,087 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,087 miles

Front Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,647 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 29,637 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are a different size than on front

front brake pads starting to wear low

hazzard switch faulty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,730 miles

HANDBRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

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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FM03 MBF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM03 MBF, 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 FM03 MBF registered?

FM03 MBF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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