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MW52 HSD

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,591 mi
Last recorded172,591 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HSD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 172,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,084 miles

bulb failure lanp on but all lamps are working

Pass 2 May 2013 132,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2013 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 110,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,341 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 78,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f disc worn

o/s handbrake low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,815 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,944 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 13,909 miles

Inner Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,440 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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MW52 HSD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW52 HSD, 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 MW52 HSD registered?

MW52 HSD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is MW52 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 HSD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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