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MH03 UTK

2003 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,174 mi
Last recorded181,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 UTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 181,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 181,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,687 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

park brake efficiency low 16 percent

Fail 25 Jul 2013 146,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 137,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2011 130,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 130,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 122,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,079 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 9 Jan 2008 82,993 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 53,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,434 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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MH03 UTK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH03 UTK, 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 MH03 UTK registered?

MH03 UTK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is MH03 UTK safe to buy?

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