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MH03 UXY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,636 mi
Last recorded162,636 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 UXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 162,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 162,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 150,188 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 150,077 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 140,240 miles

Exhaust hanger broken (gearbox)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 140,240 miles

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

Exhaust hanger broken (gearbox)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 131,889 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all fuel lines corroded

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

Fail 7 May 2014 131,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all fuel lines corroded

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,201 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust flexy deterioated and slightly blowing

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch starting to blister

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brakes noisey when rotated

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

lower covers

sill covers

Fail 20 Apr 2012 113,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brakes noisey when rotated

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 16 Apr 2011 105,753 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

lower covers fitted concealing components

near side handbrake may require attention

Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine covers fitted and lower covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 92,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 84,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,292 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged slightly

spare tyre split cords showing

Fail 14 May 2007 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 74,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 UXY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXY, 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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MH03 UXY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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