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RN52 EJV

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,564 mi
Last recorded86,564 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 EJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,351 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 3mm tread depth inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 65,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,577 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,725 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,524 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 8,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,305 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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RN52 EJV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RN52 EJV, 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

How do I check the history of RN52 EJV?

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What year was RN52 EJV registered?

RN52 EJV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is RN52 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 EJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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