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FP03 UOM

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,973 mi
Last recorded93,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 UOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,825 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 Extra load (4.1.E.1)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leaks from engine and rear diff

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,093 miles

Offside front tyre cracking slightly.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside front tyre cracking slightly.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,548 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,943 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,154 miles

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,297 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,904 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 44,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,194 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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FP03 UOM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP03 UOM, 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 FP03 UOM registered?

FP03 UOM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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