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WD03 VKG

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 135,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 135,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,874 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,049 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,129 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 109,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front exhaust flexi pipes split & blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill & floor edge (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre of outer sill & floor edge (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,589 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

pad warning light on

play in offside steering

small chips in screen

Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

pad warning light on

play in offside steering

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,676 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,904 miles

rear pads wearing low

slight corrosion in rear o/s under sill .

slight play in both rear anty roll bar links .

Pass 7 Feb 2009 70,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,770 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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WD03 VKG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WD03 VKG, 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 WD03 VKG registered?

WD03 VKG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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