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NH03 EKW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

214,406 mi
Last recorded214,406 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 EKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 214,406 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fl00r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 213,887 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor (not within 30cm. of a prescribed area)

Pass 26 Nov 2022 200,195 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 192,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 177,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 158,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 144,165 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 144,165 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,005 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure (On fuel tank)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 26 Nov 2016 115,003 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure (On fuel tank)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,178 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,875 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,397 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,397 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 40,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,895 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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NH03 EKW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NH03 EKW, 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 NH03 EKW registered?

NH03 EKW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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