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FY03 HSC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,892 mi
Last recorded122,892 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,892 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 15 May 2019 122,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,182 miles

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

wind screen marked

Fail 1 May 2018 119,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES 2 PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND NAIL IN TREAD

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARKS ON SCREEN

Pass 31 May 2017 116,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 109,902 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,755 miles

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

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

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

both sides front wipers split slightly

noise from offside rear brake

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,898 miles

Rear discs heavily corroded and scored

Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs heavily corroded and scored

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,638 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2006 17,949 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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FY03 HSC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY03 HSC, 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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FY03 HSC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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