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RL53 AEA

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,046 mi
Last recorded176,046 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 AEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 176,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen damaged / cracked not in view

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 165,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2018 165,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2017 153,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,711 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 146,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 138,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt catch cover is missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,944 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,098 miles

park brake efficiencey only 18 pass 16

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,311 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 41,311 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RL53 AEA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RL53 AEA, 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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RL53 AEA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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