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EO03 VXT

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,815 mi
Last recorded156,815 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 147,506 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

handbrake only just passed 17%

Fail 9 Oct 2015 147,496 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,244 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 137,034 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,172 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,172 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 125,014 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,469 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 115,469 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 105,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre lo and cuts on inside wall

Nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,030 miles

Nearside front tyre lo and cuts on inside wall

Nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2009 93,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,959 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 92,980 miles

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

undertray

Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

undertray

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,380 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,578 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

undertray

Fail 21 Feb 2006 78,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertray

Pass 1 Sep 2005 73,236 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 73,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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EO03 VXT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EO03 VXT, 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 EO03 VXT registered?

EO03 VXT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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