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GJ03 TTK

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 165,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bellypan/underbody/gearbox to front pipe mount-grounded/damage

front discs corroded inner faces,front efforts showing imbalance/distortion

modified wheels/tyres fitted,poor clearance on lock

n/s/r upper/lower suspension joints/bushes play/wear

oil present n/s rack+sump areas

screen damage

smoke near limit

upper stop lamp inop

Fail 5 Apr 2014 165,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bellypan/underbody/gearbox to front pipe mount-grounded/damage

front discs corroded inner faces,front efforts showing imbalance/distortion

modified wheels/tyres fitted,poor clearance on lock

n/s/r upper/lower suspension joints/bushes play/wear

oil present n/s rack+sump areas

screen damage

smoke near limit

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Mar 2013 156,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 148,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 142,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 142,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 127,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 127,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 97,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,017 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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GJ03 TTK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ03 TTK, 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 GJ03 TTK registered?

GJ03 TTK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is GJ03 TTK safe to buy?

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