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RV03 EKW

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,450 mi
Last recorded136,450 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 EKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 132,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,324 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,324 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,129 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,251 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 95,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,990 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 73,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,395 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 EKW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

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

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