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HK52 XNC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,207 mi
Last recorded187,207 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 XNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2018 187,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 173,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 170,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 150,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 137,569 miles

park brake grabs

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,184 miles

Horn very quiet advise replace ASAP

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 91,895 miles

O/S/R innner tail lamp is not working

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,766 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,260 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,785 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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HK52 XNC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HK52 XNC, 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 HK52 XNC registered?

HK52 XNC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is HK52 XNC safe to buy?

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