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ML03 FWM

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,722 mi
Last recorded168,722 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 168,722 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 156,262 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2017 156,261 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,406 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 126,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 126,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 113,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 113,342 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 108,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,386 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,324 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,208 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,425 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,086 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,180 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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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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What year was ML03 FWM registered?

ML03 FWM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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