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RA03 HFV

2003 BMW 525

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,456 mi
Last recorded203,456 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 203,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 186,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 174,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 174,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 141,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 140,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 120,396 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 120,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise replacement of windscreen wiper blades soon.

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight movement in o/s dip headlamp reflector.Advise further investigation.

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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RA03 HFV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RA03 HFV, 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 RA03 HFV registered?

RA03 HFV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is RA03 HFV safe to buy?

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