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RV03 AOY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 149,151 miles

Suspension unit leaking fronts (5.3.5 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 132,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,848 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 128,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 127,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,174 miles

both rear tyres have radius cracks

front exhaust bracket starting to deteriorate

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 124,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 124,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close legal limit on outside and inside edges

Fail 20 Jul 2012 118,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close legal limit on outside and inside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Fail 30 Aug 2011 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 72,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,493 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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RV03 AOY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV03 AOY, 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 RV03 AOY registered?

RV03 AOY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is RV03 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 AOY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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