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AF03 XBY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,466 mi
Last recorded174,466 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp beam image is poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Door has some damage

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

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

Registration plate lamps are not emitting a steady intensity

Fail 21 Mar 2018 174,449 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp beam image is poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Door has some damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamps are not emitting a steady intensity

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,399 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT both front flexy joints (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s only just met limits (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 150,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 138,115 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust leak

noise cooling fan aera

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2015 138,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust leak

noise cooling fan aera

rear brake discs rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2014 124,827 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,531 miles

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

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

x3 fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note;brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,678 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,928 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 93,928 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,582 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,199 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,199 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 3 Mar 2007 77,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,059 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges,advise geometry check.

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

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

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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AF03 XBY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF03 XBY, 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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AF03 XBY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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