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HN53 BNB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,326 mi
Last recorded140,326 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 BNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,326 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 140,292 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,525 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,379 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,272 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,136 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,333 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,333 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,649 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,133 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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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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