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AJ03 AYT

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,186 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,998 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,443 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,443 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,716 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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AJ03 AYT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ03 AYT, 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 AJ03 AYT registered?

AJ03 AYT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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