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WP03 FSD

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FSD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dash fault mileage not displayed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear differential corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside only just operating sufficiently (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside only just operating sufficiently (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023
Pass 19 Jul 2022
Pass 8 Jul 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2020
Fail 10 Jul 2020

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019

headlamp aims just visible on tester

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2018

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 137,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,654 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 81,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,433 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,478 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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WP03 FSD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WP03 FSD, 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 WP03 FSD registered?

WP03 FSD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is WP03 FSD safe to buy?

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