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VX03 HDG

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,476 mi
Last recorded215,476 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 215,476 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 215,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 206,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 193,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 193,359 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear sill jacking points corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 175,562 miles

Front screen washer weak but still clear screen

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 161,627 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 161,626 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 152,269 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 128,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 115,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 107,051 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 107,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 62,593 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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VX03 HDG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX03 HDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX03 HDG registered?

VX03 HDG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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