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DA51 JHA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,713 mi
Last recorded161,713 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 JHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 161,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 158,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 158,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 155,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 155,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 144,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 101,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,963 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,560 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 69,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,453 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,689 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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DA51 JHA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA51 JHA, 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 DA51 JHA registered?

DA51 JHA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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