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RE53 OPC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,064 mi
Last recorded179,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 179,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 170,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 165,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 162,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 161,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 159,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 152,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 143,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 136,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,251 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 123,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 94,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 94,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chip to screen

cut+ uneven wear to o/s/r tyre on limit

wear to front brake pads

Fail 4 May 2010 73,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chip to screen

cut+ uneven wear to o/s/r tyre on limit

wear to both front+rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,396 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RE53 OPC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE53 OPC, 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 RE53 OPC registered?

RE53 OPC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is RE53 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 OPC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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