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PM03 CAA

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,858 mi
Last recorded169,858 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 169,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front /to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers /under trays

Fail 16 Aug 2016 169,792 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front /to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers /under trays

Pass 9 Apr 2015 160,774 miles

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

Front inner discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 160,760 miles

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

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

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

Front inner discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 135,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,356 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,652 miles

osf and nsf shockers showing signs of moisture around seal

Fail 26 Feb 2008 84,651 miles

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

osf nsf shock absorbers showing signs of moisture around seals

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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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PM03 CAA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PM03 CAA, 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 PM03 CAA registered?

PM03 CAA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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