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HY53 DXE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,718 mi
Last recorded175,718 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 175,718 miles

Front Both front headlight a-bit foggy it still show a Pattern

Pass 9 May 2018 166,627 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2017 161,428 miles

oil around base of engine

Fail 10 May 2017 161,428 miles

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)

oil around base of engine

Pass 16 May 2016 157,443 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 157,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 150,897 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2014 141,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 129,108 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side

Pass 21 Apr 2012 117,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,757 miles

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 2 Oct 2007 43,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,821 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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HY53 DXE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY53 DXE, 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 HY53 DXE registered?

HY53 DXE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HY53 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 DXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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