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AV03 XTJ

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

200,479 mi
Last recorded200,479 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 200,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 200,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 19 Dec 2023 189,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 185,695 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamp tarnished

Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 185,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flexi in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 184,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 185,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

bonit secondary catch requires attention

Pass 19 May 2018 173,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 164,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,104 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,148 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake backplaes starting to corrode arond fixing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,426 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 147,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 143,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,703 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 134,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 124,554 miles

mirror cracked front discs worn small blow from front exhaust pipe osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 117,472 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 109,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,665 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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AV03 XTJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV03 XTJ, 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 AV03 XTJ registered?

AV03 XTJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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