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HS03 ORT

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,080 mi
Last recorded109,080 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 ORT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,080 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 795,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,220 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 582,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,005 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and the underbody unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2006 36,440 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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HS03 ORT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HS03 ORT, 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 HS03 ORT registered?

HS03 ORT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is HS03 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 ORT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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