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HX52 AWY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,728 mi
Last recorded152,728 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 AWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 152,728 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 152,725 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,129 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Apr 2013 136,128 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 128,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,447 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 17 Nov 2009 101,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,268 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 88,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 76,649 miles

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 Front 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 16 Nov 2006 66,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,363 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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HX52 AWY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HX52 AWY, 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 HX52 AWY registered?

HX52 AWY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is HX52 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX52 AWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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