MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both headlamps weak pattern from condensation advise
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps weak pattern from condensation advise
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S O/S Front and Rear tyres centre tread perished and splits
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 DFU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG53 DFU, 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 DFU registered?
HG53 DFU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is HG53 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 DFU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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