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GP52 EPL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,928 mi
Last recorded168,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 EPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 168,928 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2018 168,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2017 166,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread (not to cords)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 164,600 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking!

front exhaust has exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,759 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 162,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 160,445 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front tyres cracking and worn low on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 160,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front tyres cracking and worn low on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 158,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 156,821 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 150,639 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 150,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 145,284 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

prop shaft rubber donut insecure!

rear subframe bushes soft!

Pass 13 Feb 2009 126,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 111,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,872 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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GP52 EPL 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 GP52 EPL, 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 GP52 EPL registered?

GP52 EPL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is GP52 EPL safe to buy?

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