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HK03 DCX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 159,079 miles

offside front antiroll bar link covers perishing

diesel metal pipes slight corrosion

front exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2017 158,544 miles

fuel pipes underside slight corrosion

offside and nearside front antiroll bar links bushes perishing

plastic undertrays fitted not able to check items

Pass 21 Jul 2016 157,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 155,220 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 151,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 147,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 141,229 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 141,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 130,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 117,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,319 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2006 96,074 miles

light surface corrosion to all four brake discs. o k at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2006 96,074 miles

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

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

light surface corrosion and pitting to all four brake discs. o k at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,856 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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HK03 DCX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK03 DCX, 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 HK03 DCX registered?

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

Is HK03 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 DCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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