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RJ53 YPO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 138,170 miles

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

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 135,427 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front offside and nearside tyres perished

front offside and nearside tyres perished

offside and nearside headlamps cloudy

sills and suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2025 135,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front offside and nearside tyres perished

front offside and nearside tyres perished

offside and nearside headlamps cloudy

sills and suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2025 135,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sub-frame corroded

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,977 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,050 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 119,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 109,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,451 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,531 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,005 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

initial movment to nearside inner trackrod

Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,963 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing thin

initial movment to nearside inner trackrod

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,422 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres tread depths 3mm

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,414 miles

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

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

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 YPO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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