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WN03 FXV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,036 mi
Last recorded194,036 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 FXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 194,036 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below min (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

gearbox exhaust mount broken

hi level stop light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2015 180,213 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 4 Nov 2015 180,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement come apart (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 163,950 miles

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 4 Nov 2014 163,950 miles

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

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

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,037 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE PLAY

BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSE S PERISHED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2012 135,574 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE PLAY

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 121,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,702 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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WN03 FXV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WN03 FXV, 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 WN03 FXV registered?

WN03 FXV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WN03 FXV safe to buy?

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