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SP03 NCC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,447 mi
Last recorded152,447 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 152,447 miles

both front wings repaired with tape

Pass 21 Feb 2018 144,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill cover fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

all prescribed area slightly corroded

child seat fitted

wheel archers corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,872 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 128,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,916 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 118,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,355 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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SP03 NCC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP03 NCC, 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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SP03 NCC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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