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BJ03 WZV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,485 mi
Last recorded109,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,373 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 rear tyres worn to wear bars

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

rear light warning light on,but all rear lights working at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,934 miles

Rear tyres getting low at 3 mm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,709 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,153 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

offside front steering rack gaiter damp

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,594 miles

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

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)

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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BJ03 WZV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ03 WZV, 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 BJ03 WZV registered?

BJ03 WZV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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