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BG53 HRE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/sf (3.5.1g)

coil spring worn o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

items emoved prior test

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/sf (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

coil spring worn o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

items emoved prior test

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,250 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,796 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,791 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 37,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,422 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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BG53 HRE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG53 HRE, 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 BG53 HRE registered?

BG53 HRE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is BG53 HRE safe to buy?

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