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VO03 URE

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,251 mi
Last recorded187,251 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 URE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 187,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 180,116 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 180,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 171,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 155,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 143,614 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 134,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 134,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 125,623 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE+NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 May 2006 108,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 108,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 108,760 miles

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

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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VO03 URE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VO03 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO03 URE registered?

VO03 URE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is VO03 URE safe to buy?

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