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BD52 WXW

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,674 mi
Last recorded170,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 170,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 170,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 158,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 146,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front prop shaft drive cupling excessively worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,185 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 116,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,386 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chip in screen

n/s/ washer jet poor

o/s/r tyre perishing

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tested when wet

Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,195 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 59,110 miles

PROP SHAFT HAS SOME WEAR T 0 FRANT JOINT

propshaft defective

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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BD52 WXW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD52 WXW, 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 BD52 WXW registered?

BD52 WXW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is BD52 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 WXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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