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GY03 NWV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 NWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 52,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,485 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

offside front tyre void of tread around the outer edge,But still meets the required 1.6mm across the central 3/4 of the tread area.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 13,497 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY03 NWV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY03 NWV, 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 GY03 NWV registered?

GY03 NWV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is GY03 NWV safe to buy?

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