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RJ53 YOC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,610 mi
Last recorded185,610 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YOC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 185,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 182,662 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 182,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 175,585 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 167,263 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 167,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,138 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,816 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 141,025 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,775 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,802 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 YOC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ53 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

RJ53 YOC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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