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PE03 ATF

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,686 mi
Last recorded133,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 ATF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,686 miles

highline brake light not working

oil leak

some smoke on acceleration

Fail 6 Mar 2017 133,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Highline brakelight out

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,015 miles

Brakepad warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 130,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakepad warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,374 miles

Highline brakelight out

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Highline brakelight out

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,128 miles

Highline brakelight out

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Highline brakelight out

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,995 miles

Faulty bulb warning light on in car

Highline brakelight out

NSF bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2012

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning light on

highline brake light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,078 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 94,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,268 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,268 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,069 miles

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

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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PE03 ATF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE03 ATF, 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 PE03 ATF registered?

PE03 ATF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is PE03 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 ATF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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