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MP03 HLF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 152,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 142,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 142,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 139,891 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 139,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 134,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 125,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 124,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 123,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 121,097 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 89,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 82,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,196 miles

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

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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MP03 HLF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP03 HLF, 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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MP03 HLF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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