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AD52 AYF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 151,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2020 146,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 146,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 141,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

All tyres on limit

Pass 10 May 2017 127,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inside

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,639 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour Nearside headlight emitting yellow light not matching offside (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inside

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,133 miles

Front bumper taped on

Fail 20 Apr 2016 119,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper taped on

Pass 5 May 2015 107,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

nearside front bumper temp repair

slight blow exhaust flexys

Fail 2 May 2015 107,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

nearside front bumper temp repair

slight blow exhaust flexys

Pass 2 May 2014 96,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

temp repair offside front wing mirror

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,624 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,351 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,581 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 41,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,624 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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AD52 AYF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 AYF, 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 AD52 AYF registered?

AD52 AYF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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