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J111 PRY

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,206 mi
Last recorded194,206 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 PRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 194,206 miles

handbrake - reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2017 187,810 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 187,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 175,592 miles

Bumper insecure front ()

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

parking permits in drivers view

Fail 1 Dec 2016 175,592 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bumper insecure front ()

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

parking permits in drivers view

Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper damaged and insecure on the offside

Fail 16 Dec 2015 167,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged and insecure on the offside

Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,530 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 7 Dec 2013 154,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 150,001 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 141,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 132,902 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,200 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edge

n/s/f tyre is split in outer side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,821 miles

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

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,580 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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J111 PRY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black 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 J111 PRY, 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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J111 PRY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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