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WF03 WEX

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,461 mi
Last recorded183,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 WEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 183,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 183,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 173,349 miles

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

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

surface corrosion off side chassis leg and floor

Pass 8 Feb 2019 164,714 miles

surface rust along floor and chassis leg

Fail 7 Feb 2019 164,706 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust along floor and chassis leg

Pass 22 Nov 2017 157,608 miles

Front Outer both front tyres have perished side walls.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 153,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 150,360 miles

Catalyst bracket heavily corroded/partly missing

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2015 150,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Catalyst bracket heavily corroded/partly missing

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch not releasing properly

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 145,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat is fitted into places on the nearside rear seat, belt not fully inspected

exhaust front mounting braket is badly corroded but exhaust pipe is still secure

horn output is slightly lower than standard

Fail 19 Nov 2013 145,134 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat is fitted into places on the nearside rear seat, belt not fully inspected

exhaust front mounting braket is badly corroded but exhaust pipe is still secure

horn output is slightly lower than standard

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 130,811 miles

Light visual smoke at fast idle.

O/S/R Front lower suspension bush worn.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Residual brake fluid present at under side of vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blow at front section flexy area.

Front tyres worn outer edges.

Rear number plate water marked.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,767 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 115,764 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 98,770 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 56,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,278 miles

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

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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WF03 WEX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF03 WEX, 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 WF03 WEX registered?

WF03 WEX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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