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RV03 BZL

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 151,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,660 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and out of shape

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,651 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,642 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,761 miles

handbrake efficiency low on the nearside rear

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,652 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)

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 BZL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for RV03 BZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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