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EA53 HXO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

273,047 mi
Last recorded273,047 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 273,047 miles

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Unable To Check Some Testable Items Due To Vehicle Under Trays Being Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Both Rear Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Fail 2 Sep 2020 272,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Unable To Check Some Testable Items Due To Vehicle Under Trays Being Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Both Rear Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,429 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level min

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 134,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 134,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,633 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,383 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 120,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,175 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,027 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,880 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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EA53 HXO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA53 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 HXO registered?

EA53 HXO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EA53 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 HXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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