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HV53 RNZ

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 165,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 161,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 158,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,287 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r pad sensor not conected

Fail 29 Aug 2016 137,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi cracked showing cord (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r pad sensor not conected

Pass 8 Aug 2015 129,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s headlight lens perishing

parts of brake pipes greased

rear exhaust mount defective but still secure

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s headlight lens perishing

oil pressure and battery light coming on

parts of brake pipes greased

rear exhaust mount defective but still secure

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,075 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 121,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front disc corroded and worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 106,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,679 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 RNZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

HV53 RNZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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