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S25 PAE

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,230 mi
Last recorded139,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 PAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing Offside Rear Outer cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive

fuel cap seal starting to perish

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 124,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,693 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 111,693 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,282 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,210 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,064 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,733 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,228 miles

Requires brake check front and rear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,004 miles

Front and rear brake pads 60% worn

Offside rear tyr depth on 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,824 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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S25 PAE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S25 PAE, 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 S25 PAE registered?

S25 PAE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is S25 PAE safe to buy?

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