MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
osr coil spring slightly mis aligned reqs futher inspection
slight play and noise in steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
osr coil spring slightly mis aligned reqs futher inspection
slight play and noise in steering rack
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate deteriorating
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.
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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.
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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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