MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
335,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f has an odd wheel fitted at time of test
park brake has little reserve travel and just meets specs for performance, adjustment of the system is advised
Nearside head lamp has wet inside lens
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flickers when cold (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flickering (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flickers when cold (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flickering (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside head lamp has wet inside lens
rear prop shaft rear joint has sines of rubbing shield possible diff mountings
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wheel alignment requires adjustment
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA03 SGU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RA03 SGU, 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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RA03 SGU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2003.
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