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HV53 LKC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,842 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,128 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,027 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,166 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 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,329 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,028 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,388 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,711 miles

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

r/n/s tyre worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,968 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 LKC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HV53 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

HV53 LKC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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