MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges
Chips In Windscreen
Front Exhaust Mount Bracket Rusted
Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
Chips In Windscreen
Front Inner Brake PAds Low
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
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
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
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)
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
Engine Undertray Fitted
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Slight Play In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint
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
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake PAds Low
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Tested In Wet Conditions
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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?
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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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RF53 USG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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