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RJ52 CYC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

245,756 mi
Last recorded245,756 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 CYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 245,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 242,133 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 241,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front side lamps flash when ignition switched on

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2024 239,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2024 239,001 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 234,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 225,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in the centre, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 213,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 213,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 213,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking into stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2019 208,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 208,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 197,557 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 185,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres slight wear on inside edge.

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken brake pad light on.all brake pads good.

can not check brake fluid level.

some surface rust on fuel pipes.

Fail 26 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres slight wear on inside edge.

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken brake pad light on.all brake pads good.

can not check brake fluid level.

some surface rust on fuel pipes.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 175,246 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 175,246 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 161,020 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 155,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 140,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 140,985 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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 87,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres poor condition and unevenly worn

various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,673 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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RJ52 CYC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RJ52 CYC, 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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RJ52 CYC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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