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HT03 DLD

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,378 mi
Last recorded161,378 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 161,378 miles

Oil leak

n/side rear park brake effort low advise attention

Pass 12 Oct 2012 150,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 134,612 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 134,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008
Pass 21 May 2007 52,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,886 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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HT03 DLD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HT03 DLD, 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 HT03 DLD registered?

HT03 DLD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is HT03 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 DLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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