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BT03 TXF

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 TXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 117,209 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 26 Dec 2018 111,132 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 110,025 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 110,009 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect FRONT COVERS DIFFUSING PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/F MIRROR COVER MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 22 Dec 2014 104,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,142 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 98,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,632 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,658 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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BT03 TXF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT03 TXF, 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 BT03 TXF registered?

BT03 TXF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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