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OV03 CJU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,323 mi
Last recorded150,323 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 150,323 miles

Front under tray fitted - obstruct components from testing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,155 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 124,155 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 122,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,661 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2012 106,655 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 101,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,297 miles

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

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

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

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

lower engine tray fitted

winter tyres fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,297 miles

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

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

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

lower engine tray fitted

winter tyres fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,404 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front tyres wearing on outer edge + close to limit

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,683 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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OV03 CJU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV03 CJU, 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 OV03 CJU registered?

OV03 CJU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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