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AM52 AXV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,921 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 129,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,584 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

deaf leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,510 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Feb 2016 97,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory

Oil leak ***Strong*** Advisory

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory

Oil leak ***Strong*** Advisory

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,884 miles

Front wipers swimmering Doest not clear stright away

N/S/R tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F seat belth slow retrack in return

O/S/R tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,865 miles

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

Front wipers swimmering Doest not clear stright away

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F seat belth slow retrack in return

O/S/R tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,889 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,907 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,185 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 24 Jun 2008 60,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,640 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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AM52 AXV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM52 AXV, 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 AM52 AXV registered?

AM52 AXV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is AM52 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 AXV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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