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DA52 SVR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,341 mi
Last recorded199,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 199,341 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 193,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 188,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 179,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage.

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 179,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At retaining clip. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage.

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right at multiple locations. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 171,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 164,104 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 164,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 146,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 146,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sometimes hunting

Pass 11 Feb 2009 139,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 136,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 129,364 miles

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

propshaft front rubber coupling deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2006 115,567 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link joint

slight play in o/s/r track arm outer joint

Fail 13 Jan 2006 115,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link joint

slight play in o/s/r track arm outer joint

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 SVR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA52 SVR, 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 DA52 SVR registered?

DA52 SVR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DA52 SVR safe to buy?

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