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NC03 WUR

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,512 mi
Last recorded227,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2023 227,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 218,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 208,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 203,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded frnt to back ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface rust

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 194,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back ns (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2018 187,520 miles

Front both side light dim

suspension bushes worn

Fail 28 Jun 2018 187,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both side light dim

suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 180,020 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills corroded possible more corrosion under plastic covers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 180,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills corroded possible more corrosion under plastic covers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 171,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 171,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 171,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 162,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 146,366 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 146,365 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 137,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,563 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,495 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 127,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,403 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,403 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,872 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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NC03 WUR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NC03 WUR, 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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NC03 WUR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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