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HX53 DUJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,831 miles

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

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 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,032 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

O/s/r arch split!

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

O/s pattern vague

O/s/r arch split!

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,046 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,220 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both offside tyres are runflat tyres .nearside tyres are standard

Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,290 miles

Both front headlamp brackets broken, headlamp slightly insecure.

Both nearside tyres non run-flat.

N/S/R tyre heavily perished & has cracks in tread inner & sidewall (Recommend attention VERY soon)

Parking brake noisy on application. O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Small chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - Recommend attention soon (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front headlamp brackets broken, headlamp slightly insecure.

Both nearside tyres non run-flat.

N/S/R tyre heavily perished & has cracks in tread inner & sidewall (Recommend attention VERY soon)

Parking brake noisy on application. O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Small chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - Recommend attention soon (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,698 miles

Both nearside tyres perished and split in tread area. N/S/R tyre also split on inner sidewall. No cord visable. (Recommend attention very soon)

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

N/S headlamp bracket broken and headlamp slightly insecure.

Small chips in windscreen. Sill covers fitted. Item in windscreen, not effecting drivers view of the road.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,963 miles

Chip in windscreen, sill covers fitted, slight wear in steering rack.

Front brake discs pitted slightly.

Nearside front tyre starting to perish in tread area, nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,246 miles

front brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,067 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,909 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,909 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,850 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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HX53 DUJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HX53 DUJ, 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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HX53 DUJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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