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HT03 OBY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,959 mi
Last recorded178,959 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 178,959 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 171,573 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS SHOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 30 Jul 2016 171,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BRACKET MISSING (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEELS SHOWING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

UNDER TRAY LOOSE AND BROKEN

Pass 30 Jun 2015 153,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake hoses //slight cracking //

slight movement at both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs showing a wear lip

n/s front tyre showing slight sidewall damage

slight cracking on both rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 24 Jun 2014 134,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs showing a wear lip

n/s front tyre showing slight sidewall damage

slight cracking on both rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,869 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs showing a wear lip

n/s rear link pin showing movement

slight windscreen damage

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,956 miles

both rear tyres are just legal in middle of tread 255/40/17y

exhaust bracket at gearbox in poor condition

n/s rear link pin showing movement

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders and cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,138 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 OBY 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 HT03 OBY, 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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HT03 OBY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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