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RF53 CTX

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,930 mi
Last recorded169,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 254,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 254,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 234,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,131 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 8 Apr 2013 122,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,504 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,327 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,207 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres 2.0 - 2.5mm

Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,219 miles

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

full under trays fitted

rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,219 miles

full under trays fitted

rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2008 58,439 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

check brake pads on service

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,913 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,104 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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RF53 CTX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF53 CTX, 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

How do I check the history of RF53 CTX?

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What year was RF53 CTX registered?

RF53 CTX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RF53 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 CTX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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