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RF53 LZU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,094 mi
Last recorded149,094 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,915 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,475 miles

advise front number plate cracked letters still legible

advise front tyre treads low

advise n/s/r inner & o/s/r outer brake lights n/w

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front number plate cracked letters still legible

advise front tyre treads low

advise n/s/r inner & o/s/r outer brake lights n/w

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,525 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,700 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 LZU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

RF53 LZU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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