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HK03 AFA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,431 mi
Last recorded127,431 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 AFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,431 miles

offside rear brake pad sensor wire not attached.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,431 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear brake pad sensor wire not attached.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,751 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hazards flashing fast.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,757 miles

hazards lights flashing fast.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,870 miles

hazards flashing fast

Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016
Fail 8 Sep 2016

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 76,199 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)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,518 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,684 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 31,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HK03 AFA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 HK03 AFA, 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 HK03 AFA registered?

HK03 AFA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is HK03 AFA safe to buy?

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