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HK03 DDF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

269,246 mi
Last recorded269,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 269,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 269,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 247,204 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 247,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BAD OIL LEAK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 213,376 miles

front headlamps may need attention for mot next year

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,055 miles

EXHAUST FLEXYS DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 174,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EXHAUST FLEXYS DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 144,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak Rear diff slight oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,976 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 99,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 82,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,868 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,229 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,308 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 DDF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

HK03 DDF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is HK03 DDF safe to buy?

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