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2003 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration DF52BVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 22 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,823 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,438 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,945 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023 20 Jun 202623 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,063 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021 20 Jun 202622 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,933 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 20 Jun 202620 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,141 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019 20 Jun 202620 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,141 MI
20 Jun 202614 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,249 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,429 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 20 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,429 MI
20 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,162 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 20 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,681 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,791 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 20 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,710 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 20 Jun 20262 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,108 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012 20 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,982 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2011 20 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
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DF52BVL was registered on 2003-01-23
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