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SV53 HXL

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,061 miles

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,929 miles

EML light is on

Emissions just met requirements

Front discs lipped

Front pads wearing thin

Rear wheels are different widths (OSR 10.5")(NSR 9.5")

Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

EML light is on

Front discs lipped

Front pads wearing thin

Rear wheels are different widths (OSR 10.5")(NSR 9.5")

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,945 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,918 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,959 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,959 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,676 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt malfunction but can be clipped in

Fail 20 Nov 2008 51,675 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear seat belt malfunction but can be clipped in

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,801 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

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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SV53 HXL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV53 HXL, 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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SV53 HXL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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