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HN53 NFA

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,422 mi
Last recorded119,422 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 119,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 96,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 96,758 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 91,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,291 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,730 miles

Mall stone chips in screen.

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken.

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 NFA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NFA, 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 HN53 NFA registered?

HN53 NFA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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