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LX03 XRK

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

184,655 mi
Last recorded184,655 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 184,655 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 184,653 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 180,300 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 166,057 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

chips in the windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2019 166,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,435 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front tyres worn inner edges

Heavy wear front brake discs/lipped

Inner brake pads worn thin

Nearside rear tyre pressure appears to be low

Fail 20 Apr 2018 156,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front tyres worn inner edges

Heavy wear front brake discs/lipped

Inner brake pads worn thin

Nearside rear tyre pressure appears to be low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 148,091 miles

Auxiliary drive belts are cracking

Both front lower suspension front arms bushes have movement

Both front tyres worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 148,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Very dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Auxiliary drive belts are cracking

Both front lower suspension front arms bushes have movement

Both front tyres worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 137,121 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 137,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,803 miles

both rear tyres treads cracking /perished

movement in both lower front arm bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2015 125,803 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)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

EML is on

both rear tyres treads cracking /perished

brake pad warning light on

movement in both lower front arm bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,454 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)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,324 miles

centre brake light is not working

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside frnt tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light is not working

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside frnt tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,361 miles

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

brake light in rear window is not working

Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,361 miles

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

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

brake light in rear window is not working

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,188 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,188 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Apr 2010 87,910 miles

slight rear brake imbalace

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight rear brake imbalace

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,656 miles

n/s/f brake makes a noise when brakes are applied

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on the outer edge deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f brake makes a noise when brakes are applied

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on the outer edge deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Pass 2 May 2008 77,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,071 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 25 Apr 2007 68,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,888 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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LX03 XRK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LX03 XRK, 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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LX03 XRK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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