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SD03 XUV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 XUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 139,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,377 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 120,377 miles

Fuel pipe leaking main (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,189 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,742 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear both brake noise

rear brake discs slight scored

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,484 miles

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 Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear both brake noise

rear brake discs slight scored

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,408 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,026 miles

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

Offside handbrake requires adjustment..

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,877 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,877 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front brake discs rusty..

Pass 24 May 2006 15,377 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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SD03 XUV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD03 XUV, 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 SD03 XUV registered?

SD03 XUV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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