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PX53 HNR

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,895 mi
Last recorded175,895 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 175,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 175,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 171,497 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 171,445 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 168,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 165,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2022 164,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 155,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,968 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 128,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 67,223 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2009 53,901 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,901 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,034 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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PX53 HNR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX53 HNR, 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 PX53 HNR registered?

PX53 HNR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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