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AU03 XML

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,385 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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AU03 XML is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU03 XML, 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 AU03 XML registered?

AU03 XML is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AU03 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XML shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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