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RF53 CXP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 140,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,531 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 126,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,741 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,670 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,406 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,773 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 107,683 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,415 miles

air bag warning light on .

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges .

Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,361 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre small cut on outer sidewall .

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

n/s front tyre & o/s front tyre worn on inner edges & very near legal limmit .

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,585 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 CXP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF53 CXP, 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 RF53 CXP registered?

RF53 CXP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is RF53 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 CXP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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