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DA52 SVK

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 115,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,977 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 101,977 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,284 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm ---- n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,443 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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DA52 SVK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DA52 SVK, 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 DA52 SVK registered?

DA52 SVK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is DA52 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 SVK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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