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EX03 XXD

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,146 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 136,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 132,120 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,313 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 98,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,181 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,895 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,098 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 24 Mar 2009 52,650 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,364 miles

Offside Front 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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EX03 XXD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EX03 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

EX03 XXD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EX03 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 XXD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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