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LE53 HTN

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,648 mi
Last recorded113,648 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 106,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 97,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 93,342 miles

oil leak

osf bottom ball join cover - small split

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,967 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,950 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front windows not operatng

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,759 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,755 miles

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

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)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 52,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,297 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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LE53 HTN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LE53 HTN, 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

How do I check the history of LE53 HTN?

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What year was LE53 HTN registered?

LE53 HTN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LE53 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE53 HTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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