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HG53 AFF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,838 mi
Last recorded175,838 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 175,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 175,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 167,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,225 miles

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)

offside front tyre low inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,505 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,505 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,762 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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HG53 AFF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG53 AFF, 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 HG53 AFF registered?

HG53 AFF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HG53 AFF safe to buy?

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