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VF03 HXP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

266,678 mi
Last recorded266,678 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 HXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 266,678 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2021 252,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 247,010 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 232,363 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 232,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 226,683 miles

Nearside Front brake , slight binding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

noise from rear brakes

Fail 19 Jun 2018 226,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake , slight binding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

front exhaust bracket broken

noise from rear brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2017 220,784 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 220,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 216,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 208,178 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 197,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box to exhaust bracket broken not supporting system very well

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 197,811 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box to exhaust bracket broken not supporting system very well

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 185,556 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres out off shape

Fail 3 May 2013 185,556 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres out off shape

Pass 23 Apr 2012 165,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 165,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 146,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,724 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 135,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 125,728 miles

as time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2007 125,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

play in both rear lik arms

Pass 20 Jul 2006 116,888 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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VF03 HXP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VF03 HXP, 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 VF03 HXP registered?

VF03 HXP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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