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SW03HWM
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration SW03HWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 15 Aug 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,321 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn low
- play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint
- nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
- engine management light on
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,652 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- EML ON
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML ON
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,242 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,996 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,406 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,911 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 11 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,034 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 11 Jun 202618 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,729 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 11 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,570 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 11 Jun 202622 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,603 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202619 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,475 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2007 11 Jun 202616 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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SW03HWM was registered on 2003-05-31
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