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RJ53 YOH

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,145 mi
Last recorded206,145 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 206,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 197,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 185,614 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 185,236 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,472 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,247 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 166,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 156,628 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 156,585 miles

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

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 149,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 149,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 138,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 124,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

oil leak on rear diff

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,128 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak on rear diff

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,361 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 97,194 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,556 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,872 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 YOH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

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

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