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RJ53 YDR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,829 mi
Last recorded180,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YDR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 180,829 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borh bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2021 180,800 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible incorect spacing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borh bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2020 171,343 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cover lens broken and section missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Fail 8 Jan 2020 171,343 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp cover lens broken and section missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,158 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 150,153 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake lines around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 130,441 miles

Chip in windscreen

Cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside of the front bumper insecure

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 Dec 2016 130,441 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chip in windscreen

Cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside of the front bumper insecure

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,636 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 42,086 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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RJ53 YDR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ53 YDR, 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 RJ53 YDR registered?

RJ53 YDR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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