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AX52 DSZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,882 miles

STRONG ADVISE:rear brake discs heavily corroded(inner surfaces)

damage to nearside rear bumper

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

offside parking brake effort slightly low

rear brakes unbalanced

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,142 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded/pitted (inner surfaces)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded/pitted (inner surfaces)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,652 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,054 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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AX52 DSZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AX52 DSZ, 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 AX52 DSZ registered?

AX52 DSZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AX52 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 DSZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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