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HK03 JYY

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,390 mi
Last recorded82,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 JYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,390 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipe's corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre's cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,251 miles

Both rear tyre treads are starting to crack[225/55/16v]

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,969 miles

exhaust front flexis have small pin hole

front brake pads appear close to wear indicators

ns rear anti roll bar drop link has movement

os front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,781 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,605 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,343 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 JYY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

HK03 JYY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is HK03 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 JYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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