MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlight adjusters broken, back of headlights deteriorated.
Engine oil leak.
Front bumper damaged.
Nearside outer sill rusty and damaged.
Offside rear brake pipe rusty.
Rear brake discs rusty and pads getting low.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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 aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine oil leak.
Front bumper damaged.
Nearside outer sill rusty and damaged.
Offside inner tail light not working.
Offside rear brake pipe rusty.
Rear brake discs rusty and pads getting low.
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel light is on
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 LJO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HV53 LJO, 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 HV53 LJO registered?
HV53 LJO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is HV53 LJO safe to buy?
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