MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge damage cracking perished sidewall
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front wing damaged no sharp edge taped
Oil leak engine and rear diff
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front inner and nearside rear inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Travel on parking brake lever
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear floor surface corrosion.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play in N/S of steering rack.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.
Slight play in N/S of steering rack.
horn weak
nearside front tyre worn on edge
offside front tyre worn 2-3mm worn on edges
rear tyres worn on edge
washers weak and leaking
nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear numberplate deteriated
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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HN53 BNB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 HN53 BNB, 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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HN53 BNB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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