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RY03 XER

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,158 mi
Last recorded255,158 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XER
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 255,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Chassis end (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure plate (6.3.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Centre belt jammed. (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Sat nav in view. (8.3.1d)

Bonnet can not be opened.

Exhaust centre mount broken pipe still suported.

Fuel pipes from tank has corrosion.

Offside Rear outer damaged.

Rear both tryes inner edge worn.

Slight oil leak nearside front of engine poss power steering.

Underside panels damaged.

front bumper damaged nearside.

rear exhaust mount support rubber streched.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 224,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 219,210 miles

rear brake pipes forming slight corrosion

slight play in both front lower arm front bush

Fail 2 Feb 2015 219,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes forming slight corrosion

slight play in both front lower arm front bush

Pass 7 Feb 2014 212,407 miles

both front antiroll bar d rubbers slightly worn

o/s front tyre geting low

o/s rear top suspension tie bar slight play in a ball joint

p/s rear brale pipe forming rust

Fail 4 Feb 2014 212,407 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 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

band brake travel

both front antiroll bar d rubbers slightly worn

o/s front tyre geting low

o/s rear top suspension tie bar slight play in a ball joint

p/s rear brale pipe forming rust

Pass 7 Feb 2013 199,060 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 192,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 174,238 miles

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)

n/s/f/fog lense cracked

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 173,966 miles

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

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)

n/s/f/fog lense cracked

sills coverd

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 149,969 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)

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 127,904 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 127,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 110,084 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side and off side front tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,328 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 67,314 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

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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RY03 XER 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 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 RY03 XER, 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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RY03 XER is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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