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RK53 RKF

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,789 mi
Last recorded155,789 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 RKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 155,789 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,544 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps am on lower limit

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

slight buckle nearside front alloy rim

slight buckle offside rear alloy rim

Pass 15 Nov 2011 124,750 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,766 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 89,766 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,228 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,739 miles

a.chip in screen under limit

a.slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

a.very slight play in rack body

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,004 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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RK53 RKF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK53 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 RKF registered?

RK53 RKF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RK53 RKF safe to buy?

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