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RX03 XKY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 76,581 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 76,581 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,585 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 71,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,928 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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RX03 XKY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX03 XKY, 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

How do I check the history of RX03 XKY?

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What year was RX03 XKY registered?

RX03 XKY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is RX03 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 XKY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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