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SB03 NVZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,938 mi
Last recorded124,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 NVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,938 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 124,938 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,925 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 109,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,059 miles

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

offside front sill damage

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 99,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,651 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf bumber in scure broken

Pass 13 May 2008 85,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,782 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SB03 NVZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB03 NVZ, 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 SB03 NVZ registered?

SB03 NVZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is SB03 NVZ safe to buy?

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