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RA03 SGU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

335,263 mi
Last recorded335,263 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 335,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 334,975 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 323,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 305,496 miles

Nearside head lamp has wet inside lens

Fail 21 Nov 2018 305,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 287,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 284,438 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 282,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 239,393 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 239,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 195,768 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,196 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 110,236 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,805 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,289 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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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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What year was RA03 SGU registered?

RA03 SGU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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