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SV03 UTC

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 UTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,167 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position could not be open (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded under the vehicle yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 101,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,157 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

oil leak on engine covering exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning wire snapped (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose and blowing by lambda sensor (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield touching exhaust

oil leak from rear axle covering exhaust

oil leak on engine covering exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,457 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 73,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,372 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE "B" BUT WITHIN LIMITS

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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SV03 UTC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SV03 UTC, 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 SV03 UTC registered?

SV03 UTC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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