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LR53 HAA

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades slightly smeared the windscreen

Pass 14 May 2012 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,027 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 90,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,540 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,925 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 14 May 2009 37,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,706 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,946 miles

n/s/r inner and outer edge wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 17,612 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)

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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LR53 HAA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LR53 HAA, 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 LR53 HAA registered?

LR53 HAA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 HAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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