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SO03 OYA

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

243,790 mi
Last recorded243,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 243,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 240,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 233,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 231,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 231,829 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 223,891 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 223,891 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 200,495 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 188,623 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside rear upper track control arm slight play

offside front track control arm slight play

offside rear upper track control arm slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2016 182,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 176,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 147,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,086 miles

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 7 Aug 2012 131,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 131,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 119,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,355 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 90,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 48,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge soon replace

oil level low

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,851 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

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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SO03 OYA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SO03 OYA, 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 SO03 OYA registered?

SO03 OYA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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