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FX03 TWZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,077 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,058 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhurst clamp getting rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,568 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,537 miles

25% of eye level brake lights not working

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,349 miles

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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FX03 TWZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX03 TWZ, 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 FX03 TWZ registered?

FX03 TWZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is FX03 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 TWZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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