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PY03 HSV

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,488 mi
Last recorded209,488 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 209,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 200,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 192,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 182,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 176,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 167,074 miles

Engine bay covered and undertrays fitted, restricting a full inspection.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 156,687 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 156,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,663 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,171 miles

brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion, front to rear brakepipes are corroded. suspension is showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Sep 2011 113,171 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion. front to rear brakepipes are corroded. has slight knock on front when driven

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,024 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,024 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 70,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,127 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 57,127 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,974 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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PY03 HSV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY03 HSV, 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 PY03 HSV registered?

PY03 HSV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is PY03 HSV safe to buy?

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