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AV03 SVN

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89 mi
Last recorded89 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 89 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 131,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,408 miles

engine oil on minimum

n/s/f tyre low 2.5mm & wearing outside edge

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight exhaust blow front flexi's

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2009 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine oil on minimum

n/s/f tyre low 2.5mm & wearing outside edge

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight exhaust blow front flexi's

slight play steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 199,380 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 199,235 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 180,222 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 180,220 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 170,092 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 141,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 141,763 miles

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

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

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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AV03 SVN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AV03 SVN, 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 AV03 SVN registered?

AV03 SVN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AV03 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 SVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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