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MM03 OHU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,349 mi
Last recorded132,349 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 OHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,674 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,059 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2010 95,732 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 86,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,893 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 31 May 2008 76,638 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,521 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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MM03 OHU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MM03 OHU, 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 MM03 OHU registered?

MM03 OHU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is MM03 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM03 OHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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