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RF03 XDA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XDA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,164 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks visible

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,214 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges/lipped

o/s mirror backing missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,214 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges/lipped

o/s mirror backing missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,370 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,785 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,498 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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RF03 XDA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF03 XDA, 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 RF03 XDA registered?

RF03 XDA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RF03 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 XDA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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