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T444 PAX

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 PAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 159,148 miles

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

Front Bumper broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield over rear silencer partially detached

Fail 3 Feb 2023 158,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Front Bumper broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Heat shield over rear silencer partially detached

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 134,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/4517) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering system excessively rough (tie rod ) joint (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/4517) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,014 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (235/4517) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,835 miles

OIL LEAK

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,835 miles

Nearside Front 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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake imbalanced

Fail 27 Jan 2015 112,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake imbalanced

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,187 miles

n/s/f front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,585 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,845 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders should be kept an eye on quite bad , but not falable.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,281 miles

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

front pads also getting low.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,926 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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T444 PAX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green 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 T444 PAX, 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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T444 PAX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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