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HT52 OKP

2003 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 OKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,795 miles

Corrosion to small section of both front to rear metal brake pipes around fuel tank-passed plate brake test-but advise early replacement.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern at lowest allowed trim height-adjuster faulty/worn-reset offside headlamp aim to same height for balance.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 117,794 miles

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

Corrosion to small section of both front to rear metal brake pipes around fuel tank-passed plate brake test-but advise early replacement.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern at lowest allowed trim height-adjuster faulty/worn-reset offside headlamp aim to same height for balance.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,775 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 104,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,222 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,229 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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HT52 OKP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HT52 OKP, 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 HT52 OKP registered?

HT52 OKP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is HT52 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 OKP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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