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SK03 VHG

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,138 mi
Last recorded154,138 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 VHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 154,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner floor slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 154,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,498 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 141,161 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle, sideskirts fitted obscuring full inspection to sills

Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,655 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 131,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,907 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 119,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE MARKED WITH CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED WITH CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,366 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,831 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,729 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,404 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 49,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,067 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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SK03 VHG 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 76.2%.

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 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 SK03 VHG, 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 SK03 VHG registered?

SK03 VHG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SK03 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 VHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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