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GOH 4W

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,279 mi
Last recorded184,279 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOH 4W
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,279 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is oil soaked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bald inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 184,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is oil soaked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bald inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,276 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle/catch defective (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine mount/D.M.F??WORN

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 172,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 142,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 133,536 miles

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Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 133,536 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,616 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,738 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,738 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 66,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,899 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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GOH 4W is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GOH 4W, 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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GOH 4W is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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