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BL03 VGX

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,854 mi
Last recorded169,854 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 169,854 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust centre mount broken but system still adequately supported

oil stains on engine, gearbox and rear diff

play in nearside rear suspension upper rear arm outer ball joint

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm and gaiter starting to split

play in offside rear suspension lower bush

propshaft front mount heavily worn

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight engine misfire evident

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,290 miles

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,560 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres low

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 2 Oct 2012 142,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,953 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 124,952 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn advise attention soon

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,180 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

offside hand brake low reading

oil level on min

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,957 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre showing signs of feathering on outer edge

off side rear tyre tread at 2mm

rear brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 50,032 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)

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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BL03 VGX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL03 VGX, 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 BL03 VGX registered?

BL03 VGX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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