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MJ53 RWN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,876 mi
Last recorded165,876 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 RWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 165,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 157,019 miles

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

undersheilds restricting underside view

underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2019 144,641 miles

Central Exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,728 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexis (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines corroded

oil leek

vechicle immets blue smoke

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,502 miles

exhaust system slightly detiorated

oil leak / rear diff leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 104,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly detiorated

front tyres wearing low inner edge / bald but not exposing cords at time of test

oil leak / rear diff leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,669 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff leaking

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 99,657 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff leaking

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 85,223 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,217 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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MJ53 RWN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ53 RWN, 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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MJ53 RWN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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