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VA03 DUU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,846 mi
Last recorded146,846 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 146,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear x2 ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 146,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear x2 ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,599 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Heavy perishing to both rear flexible brake hoses.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,183 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Both wiper blades just adequately clearing screen.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Just acceptable cuts to both front tyre inner walls.

N/S door mirror cover damaged.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,516 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edge worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 101,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,921 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,554 miles

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 45,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,527 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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VA03 DUU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA03 DUU, 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 VA03 DUU registered?

VA03 DUU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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