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HV53 LJO

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,633 mi
Last recorded234,633 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 234,633 miles

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.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 234,633 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 216,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 208,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 191,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 160,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 160,189 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,316 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 117,044 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 91,639 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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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.

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