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MK03 NCD

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 NCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 163,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 149,580 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 149,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 129,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 118,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 111,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,570 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,535 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,912 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,663 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,732 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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MK03 NCD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK03 NCD, 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 MK03 NCD registered?

MK03 NCD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is MK03 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 NCD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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