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MT03 HCV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,236 mi
Last recorded187,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 HCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 187,236 miles

Jacking point rusty

Offside Rear roll bar link slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2019 177,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 173,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 165,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 116,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Front lower Front suspension arms have slight play in their bushes (both sides)

High level brake light inoperative

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in the nearside rear hub carrier balljoint

Tank to Engine fuel supply pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 22 Jan 2016 160,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Front lower Front suspension arms have slight play in their bushes (both sides)

High level brake light inoperative

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in the nearside rear hub carrier balljoint

Tank to Engine fuel supply pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 146,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 146,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,369 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

recommend regular disesl fuel treatment, smokey prior to diesel smoke test.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 131,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs worn/ lipped.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

recommend regular disesl fuel treatment, smokey prior to diesel smoke test.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,863 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 122,863 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage wheel rims.

deterioration offside mirror glass.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 116,712 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage wheel rims.

deterioration offside mirror glass.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 109,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,760 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,120 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,120 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

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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MT03 HCV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT03 HCV, 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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MT03 HCV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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