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HG53 SFK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 SFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lacquer Pealing (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 105,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lacquer Pealing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Tread Lifting/ Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL BULGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,431 miles

Indicator switch self cancelling mechanism noisey

O/S/F tyre side wall perished N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 64,908 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,204 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a deep cut in the treed

N/S/R tyre in poor condition and has a deep cut in the treed

O/S/R Tyre close to 1.6mm on the inside ege

Pass 4 May 2007 32,043 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 32,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 24,937 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 SFK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG53 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

HG53 SFK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 SFK safe to buy?

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