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RV03 COH

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,068 mi
Last recorded165,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 COH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 165,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nsf and Osf disks worn and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall body and under vehicle components showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer fuel pipe slight corrosion covered in grease

Fail 22 Jun 2019 164,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play on lower ball joint on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nsf and Osf disks worn and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall body and under vehicle components showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer fuel pipe slight corrosion covered in grease

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2018 160,466 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2017 154,025 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,357 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,232 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 137,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 127,268 miles

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

Intermittent knock o/s steering rack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,267 miles

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

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

Intermittent knock o/s steering rack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,744 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,572 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 109,841 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,596 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,449 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,449 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 55,554 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 41,559 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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RV03 COH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RV03 COH, 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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RV03 COH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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