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GL03 XWW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,157 mi
Last recorded196,157 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 196,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 192,211 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link worn

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s and o/s inner suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Jul 2017 178,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar D-bush

Tyres are a mix of run flat and non-run flat

Pass 15 Jul 2016 168,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal pipes corroding

oil leakage

some wear and deterioration in general

Pass 19 May 2015 155,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 144,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 132,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 124,579 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

weep from rear axle

Pass 18 May 2011 114,588 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 104,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,694 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2007 80,913 miles

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 30 May 2007 76,199 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 76,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak from differential.

bolt missing from gearbox crossmember.

Pass 18 May 2006 58,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GL03 XWW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL03 XWW, 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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GL03 XWW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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