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NA03 HMV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,826 mi
Last recorded182,826 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 HMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 182,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 177,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 172,245 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,146 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 162,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2018 162,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 23 May 2016 157,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM, CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM, CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, PITTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 157,714 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM, CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6MM, CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 157,630 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 Apr 2013 152,118 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 146,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 132,854 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Mar 2010 121,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to most of underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

washers need adjustment - wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2008 106,266 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

windscreen in cracked outside of any swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2007 95,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,650 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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NA03 HMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NA03 HMV, 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 NA03 HMV registered?

NA03 HMV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is NA03 HMV safe to buy?

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