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RA03 SRY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 132,419 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,087 miles

management light on

traction control light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

traction control light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,548 miles

oil leak

traction control light on

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,548 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,889 miles

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

N/S front tyre has a pin in the inner side wall

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,011 miles

front tyres badly perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,986 miles

all tyres low on edges † †all tyres cracked in treads

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,467 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 SRY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 SRY registered?

RA03 SRY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RA03 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 SRY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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