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HW53 CUO

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,121 mi
Last recorded198,121 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CUO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 198,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 192,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 169,973 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 161,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 160,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 158,098 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,303 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 119,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 119,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,835 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,371 miles

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

front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,371 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 Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 87,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,989 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,935 miles

some wear to front brake pads

Fail 3 Dec 2007 37,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,359 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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HW53 CUO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW53 CUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 CUO registered?

HW53 CUO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HW53 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 CUO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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