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RV03 AYE

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,475 mi
Last recorded170,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017 170,475 miles

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

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)

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

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 10 Nov 2015 162,544 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear disc worn

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,204 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 157,173 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,578 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 133,377 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs and pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 125,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 113,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 103,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 87,780 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 87,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,838 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,961 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 AYE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYE, 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 RV03 AYE registered?

RV03 AYE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is RV03 AYE safe to buy?

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