MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Oil leak diff ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front damage to bumper / light , aim on lower aim limits
Central Rear Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, side of fuel tank and above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, side of fuel tank and above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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ML03 FWM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ML03 FWM, 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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ML03 FWM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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