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PL03 MVF

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,310 mi
Last recorded221,310 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 MVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 221,310 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 221,308 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 192,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 163,771 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 163,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight drag nearside rear brake.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 156,674 miles

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

front propshaft coupling worn

light scratching windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2010 156,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front propshaft coupling worn

light scratching windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 146,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 146,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 130,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 122,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 92,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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PL03 MVF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL03 MVF, 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 PL03 MVF registered?

PL03 MVF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is PL03 MVF safe to buy?

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