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OY03 VNW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,741 mi
Last recorded217,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 217,741 miles

Rear suspension sits low

both headlight lens discoloured

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper spoiler loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 217,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn stabilizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper spoiler loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension sits low

both headlight lens discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2019 209,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing and slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2019 209,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing and slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 200,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 200,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 190,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 182,781 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

plastic trims fitted to underbody & lower sills

Fail 15 Mar 2016 182,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

plastic trims fitted to underbody & lower sills

Fail 29 Feb 2016 182,544 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 172,637 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

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

offside rear tyre 3mm + worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 172,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

offside rear tyre 3mm + worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 161,768 miles

nearside front drop link boot poor cond

wear to front discs and pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 155,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 144,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 144,444 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)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 132,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,806 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,679 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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OY03 VNW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OY03 VNW, 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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OY03 VNW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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