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SY03 FSP

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,413 mi
Last recorded188,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 188,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 175,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,647 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 148,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,355 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 137,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,283 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 122,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,814 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,816 miles

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

unable to fully check all engine, steering and braking components due to plastic undertrays/coverings

Fail 1 Jul 2008 106,816 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to fully check all engine, steering and braking components due to plastic undertrays/coverings

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,238 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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SY03 FSP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SY03 FSP, 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 SY03 FSP registered?

SY03 FSP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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