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FC03 HDH

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,914 mi
Last recorded149,914 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HDH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 149,914 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroding

front washers half blocked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 140,025 miles

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

cracks in front screen

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,025 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

cracks in front screen

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,782 miles

front washers half blocked

front no plate damaged

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

both rear tyres on limit

chips in front screen

front bumper lower trim hanging off

Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,655 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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FC03 HDH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC03 HDH, 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 FC03 HDH registered?

FC03 HDH is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is FC03 HDH safe to buy?

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