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RF53 GBE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,726 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 131,607 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,661 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,560 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2012 108,560 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads very low

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to offside front bumper

front brake pads getting down

front tyres underinflated and worn sidewalls badly

offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 27 Oct 2011 106,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to offside front bumper

front brake pads getting down

front tyres underinflated and worn sidewalls badly

offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 17 May 2010 97,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 97,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,510 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp illuminated

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine undertray fitted

offside front fog lamp unit partially insecure, pushing back into the lower front skirt

offside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

plastic side skirts fitted

service lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp illuminated

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

engine undertray fitted

offside front fog lamp unit partially insecure, pushing back into the lower front skirt

offside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

plastic side skirts fitted

service lamp illuminated

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 GBE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF53 GBE, 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 RF53 GBE registered?

RF53 GBE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RF53 GBE safe to buy?

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