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AX52 MXW

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,521 mi
Last recorded206,521 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 206,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions close to limits

slight play in front wheels

Fail 8 Sep 2018 206,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions close to limits

slight play in front wheels

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 206,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front bush split (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear number plate light inop

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced subframe front bus poor condition (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 193,423 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front anti roll bar links slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 171,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 153,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

inner front discs slightly worn

oil around under tray area

Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,166 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wipers smeary

Fail 29 Mar 2012 134,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 106,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 86,961 miles

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

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 MXW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX52 MXW, 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 AX52 MXW registered?

AX52 MXW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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