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RJ53 YVK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,327 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 118,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

nearsdide front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

offside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm also x2 nails in tread and outer wall damaged slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,519 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 YVK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

RJ53 YVK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 YVK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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