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GJ03 HDK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,890 mi
Last recorded167,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 167,890 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 167,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,505 miles

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

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

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

Plastic trims fitted inside door shuts.

Plastic trims fitted under engine and transmission.

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear subframe bushes perishing.

Rear subrame slightly surface corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 131,563 miles

Fuel cap incorrect for car.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 131,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 131,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,209 miles

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

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

emmit blue smoke but not excesive

Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 100,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,529 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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GJ03 HDK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ03 HDK, 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 GJ03 HDK registered?

GJ03 HDK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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