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RV03 CRF

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 CRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 164,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 164,558 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 164,010 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 153,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 128,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,224 miles

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

offside front tyre right on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,678 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,677 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,426 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 30,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CRF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

RV03 CRF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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