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AO53 RZT

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,331 mi
Last recorded158,331 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 158,331 miles

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

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

oil from engine

Fail 31 Aug 2017 158,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

oil from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight wall damage

Fail 25 Aug 2016 145,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking top of wing area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight wall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2015 134,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,268 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 108,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 73,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2010 44,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 37,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,318 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 16,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AO53 RZT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 RZT, 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 AO53 RZT registered?

AO53 RZT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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