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RJ53 YNF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,627 mi
Last recorded193,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 193,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 182,608 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 182,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 164,831 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 164,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 152,235 miles

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

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

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

abnormal wear front pads

rear wiper blade breaking up

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,046 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,322 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,322 miles

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

centre rear seat belt not checked due to missing buckle

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,688 miles

unable to test centre rear seat belt due to buckle under rear seat

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,808 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,692 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 YNF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

RJ53 YNF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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