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MC03 TVU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,740 mi
Last recorded234,740 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 TVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 234,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 226,778 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 226,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 221,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 216,837 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 216,767 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 210,472 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 210,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 202,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 181,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 151,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 120,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 82,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MC03 TVU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC03 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC03 TVU registered?

MC03 TVU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is MC03 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC03 TVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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