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HT03 TXE

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,383 mi
Last recorded163,383 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 TXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 163,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 163,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 160,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,474 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 153,280 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 153,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 149,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 149,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,392 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 145,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 140,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn very low

some fluctuation front brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2012 132,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

some wear front brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2012 132,452 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

front brake discs rubbing on backplates

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

some wear front brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,690 miles

THE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES, THE N/S/F IS GETTING NEAR TO LEGAL LIMITS

one of two n/s/r position lamps not working

slight wear on both front anti roll bar bushes

small crack on front number plate

the o/s/r anti roll bar drop link has freeplay

the o/s/r wheel rim has a slight distortion

Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,155 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 107,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 TXE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXE, 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 HT03 TXE registered?

HT03 TXE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is HT03 TXE safe to buy?

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