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HG53 SGY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,769 mi
Last recorded237,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 SGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 237,769 miles

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)

drivers door mirror casing broken

front discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 237,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

drivers door mirror casing broken

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 201,495 miles

osr coil spring slightly mis aligned reqs futher inspection

slight play and noise in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2010 201,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr coil spring slightly mis aligned reqs futher inspection

slight play and noise in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 170,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2007 133,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Note O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Would advise replacing front brake discs within 3-5 thousand 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 SGY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG53 SGY registered?

HG53 SGY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is HG53 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 SGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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