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RF53 USG

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,160 mi
Last recorded228,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 USG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 228,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 228,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 220,968 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters and bump stops loose

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 220,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters and bump stops loose

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

vehicle expansion bottle leaking and hiss hiss hissing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 211,756 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Front Exhaust Mount Bracket Rusted

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 200,687 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 200,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 188,039 miles

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

Offside front bumper corner loose

Offside front tyre worn low on outer tread

Offside front wheel showing 1 slightly protruding wheel stud attention needed

Various small chips to windscreen

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 188,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front bumper corner loose

Offside front tyre worn low on outer tread

Offside front wheel showing 1 slightly protruding wheel stud attention needed

Various small chips to windscreen

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 175,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front sidelight bulb holder in poor condition

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 175,204 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight bulb holder in poor condition

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 158,250 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint

Fail 21 Feb 2012 157,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Engine Undertray Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint

Pass 12 Jan 2011 141,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 126,954 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake PAds Low

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 16 Jan 2010 126,954 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake PAds Low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,100 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 105,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,432 miles

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)

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 USG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

RF53 USG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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