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EX03 XWT

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 132,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,958 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,958 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 120,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 116,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 113,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,629 miles

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

traction control inght on

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

traction control inght on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,906 miles

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

air bag light on

passengers washer doesnt work

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,906 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

passengers washer doesnt work

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,298 miles

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

airbag light light on

centre brake light not working

damage to off side front bumper

off side front fog light damaged

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag light light on

centre brake light not working

damage to off side front bumper

off side front fog light damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,348 miles

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

plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,393 miles

Brake foot pedal slightly low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,047 miles

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

various minor damage over windscreen surface

Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,047 miles

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

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

various minor damage over windscreen surface

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,393 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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EX03 XWT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX03 XWT, 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 EX03 XWT registered?

EX03 XWT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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