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HN03 LHA

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,825 mi
Last recorded213,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 LHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 213,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 176,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 146,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 146,872 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,972 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm and lightly perrished.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,882 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut to sidewall

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm,

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,533 miles

rear handbrake not locking in rollers

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link.rear no plate poor

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads worn, o/s/r tyre getting low

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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HN03 LHA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN03 LHA, 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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HN03 LHA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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