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SW03 XVF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,215 mi
Last recorded170,215 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 170,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 170,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 143,167 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 143,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 130,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2010 130,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,828 miles

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

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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SW03 XVF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SW03 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 XVF registered?

SW03 XVF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SW03 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XVF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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