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SC52 FLR

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 FLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,675 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Main Pipes (Starting to weep) ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,340 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,140 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,140 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn down to wear indicators.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,049 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,375 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch judder.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition/worn.

o/s handbrake performance low.

slight plat steering rack.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,571 miles

clutch judder.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition/worn.

o/s handbrake performance low.

slight plat steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,292 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,349 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,349 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,904 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

front drop link boots split.

front suspension creaks

front tyres 3mm.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,890 miles

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

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

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

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

corrsion to exhaust.

front drop link boots split.

front suspension creaks

front tyres 3mm.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,454 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front wiper blades poor condition

surface rust to all brake pipes (just acceptable)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrsion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,100 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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SC52 FLR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SC52 FLR, 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 SC52 FLR registered?

SC52 FLR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is SC52 FLR safe to buy?

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