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R123 DRH

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,835 mi
Last recorded129,835 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DRH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,835 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 129,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,180 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 120,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,104 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,104 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,250 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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R123 DRH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R123 DRH, 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 R123 DRH registered?

R123 DRH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is R123 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 DRH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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