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OIG 5773

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,679 mi
Last recorded124,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 5773
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 99,562 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,752 miles

osf/nsf/osr tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,664 miles

rear brake pads worn

slight pitting on front & rear brake discs edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 134,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads worn

slight pitting on front & rear brake discs edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs & pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,506 miles

scorring on offside rear disc

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,197 miles

both front tyres just on pass limit and should be replaced

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,757 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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OIG 5773 is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OIG 5773, 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 OIG 5773 registered?

OIG 5773 is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is OIG 5773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 5773 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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