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2003 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration AX52MXW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 07 Sep 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,521 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions close to limits
- slight play in front wheels
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 206,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in front wheels
- emissions close to limits
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 206,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front bush split (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear number plate light inop
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 193,423 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 171,146 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,360 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 153,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,570 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,784 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,166 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,889 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,713 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,062 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,674 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 94,754 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 86,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 86,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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AX52MXW was registered on 2003-02-03
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