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M5 AUM

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,964 mi
Last recorded184,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 184,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 184,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 176,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 166,421 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

oil leak engine bay

Fail 10 Jul 2017 166,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

oil leak engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2016 155,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning lamp on (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

under tray damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,615 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 136,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,722 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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M5 AUM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M5 AUM, 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 M5 AUM registered?

M5 AUM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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