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RV03 EEJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,585 mi
Last recorded169,585 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 169,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coved with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

over sills fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 169,564 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coved with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

over sills fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,807 miles

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

over sills fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2022 166,779 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

over sills fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2021 162,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 162,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and over sills fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 157,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 151,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 151,505 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 145,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing oil coated and soft (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel has surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance led bulb dim (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak rear of engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake pad low wear warning indicator wires disconected

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 126,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 110,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,764 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,316 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 EEJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

RV03 EEJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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