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SO52 JHA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 JHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,157 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 140,157 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 126,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,344 miles

Fuel pipe leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,923 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 123,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,095 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear noise from handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,682 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,340 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,770 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,384 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,377 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,483 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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SO52 JHA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO52 JHA, 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 SO52 JHA registered?

SO52 JHA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SO52 JHA safe to buy?

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