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NH03 UEP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,471 mi
Last recorded162,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 UEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 162,471 miles

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

both rear antiroll bar link ball joint on pass limit

near side rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

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

both rear antiroll bar link ball joint on pass limit

near side rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 156,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,255 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 149,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 142,634 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 132,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 121,267 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,704 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 UEP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NH03 UEP, 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 NH03 UEP registered?

NH03 UEP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is NH03 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 UEP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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