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SJ03 VMV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 VMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,721 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,354 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,246 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

front tyres worn badly on inner treads

Fail 28 Mar 2017 134,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

front tyres worn badly on inner treads

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,179 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

nearside handbrake efficientcy low

slight play in nearside rear top track control arm outer joint

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,378 miles

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

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

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

dif oil seal leaking

outer door sills corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,061 miles

Brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fuel pipe slightly corroded front to rear.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fuel pipe slightly corroded front to rear.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,284 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,116 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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SJ03 VMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 VMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 VMV registered?

SJ03 VMV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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