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BK03 HRR

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,549 mi
Last recorded135,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HRR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,549 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 May 2017 135,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between cats and join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated centre front

Fail 15 Mar 2016 125,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated centre front

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,220 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)

front exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear spring corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear spring corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 117,220 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,109 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 112,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,778 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear discs are pitted

near side front brake wear indicator broken "wires"

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,472 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,454 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

small chips to windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,454 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

small chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,308 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,480 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)

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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BK03 HRR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK03 HRR, 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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BK03 HRR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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