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HK52 YLU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 165,066 miles

Engine light on.

Offside rear brake pad wire insecure.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 165,066 miles

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

Engine light on.

Offside rear brake pad wire insecure.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 160,451 miles

mil staying on

o/s/r pad warning wire adrift

pad warning light on

traction control lamp stays on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 160,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

mil staying on

o/s/r pad warning wire adrift

pad warning light on

traction control lamp stays on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,969 miles

airbag light on

exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 154,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 142,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 136,502 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 136,466 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 130,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 125,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,041 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 YLU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK52 YLU, 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 HK52 YLU registered?

HK52 YLU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is HK52 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 YLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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