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DW51 XTY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 XTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 67,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,388 miles

Front bumper cracked but not likely to cause injury

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 45,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,398 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 33,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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DW51 XTY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DW51 XTY, 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 DW51 XTY registered?

DW51 XTY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is DW51 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW51 XTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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