MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes forming slight corrosion
slight play in both front lower arm front bush
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
rear brake discs corroded.
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.
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all tyres starting to wear on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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