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SE03 FFL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,541 mi
Last recorded211,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 211,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 195,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 192,567 miles

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

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 190,751 miles

Exhaust pipe front mount corroded to excess/snapped. but secure.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 190,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust pipe front mount corroded to excess/snapped. but secure.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 187,901 miles

unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 29 Aug 2015 187,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 187,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn,advise regular checks or replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Prop shaft coupling worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 172,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 154,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 139,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,782 miles

mid section exhaust partially damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2011 126,732 miles

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

mid section exhaust partially damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 114,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,258 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 71,135 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,828 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,828 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SE03 FFL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SE03 FFL, 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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SE03 FFL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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