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HK53 LZO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,039 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Front tyres worn low inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine/gear box

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front stone chips windscreen

Front tyres worn low inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine/gear box

Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,214 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,172 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,172 miles

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

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,479 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to the limit.

deterioration rear number plate.

rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear number plate.

rear brake pads wearing low.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,851 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear stop lamp working on another light.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,263 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner sections.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,169 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner sections.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,030 miles

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

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

uneven wear nearside front tyre,inner section.

uneven wear offside front tyre,inner section.

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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HK53 LZO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK53 LZO, 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 HK53 LZO registered?

HK53 LZO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is HK53 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 LZO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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