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RN52 WLE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,237 mi
Last recorded194,237 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 194,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diffential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 181,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 170,975 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2021 170,508 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no eml light

Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,059 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 158,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 158,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 147,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,109 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts badly worn on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,518 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 120,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,537 miles

Gear box exhaust bracket corroded

O/S windscreen washer jet weak

Slight play to N/S/R anti-roll bar link joints

Fail 7 Jul 2012 104,537 miles

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

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

Gear box exhaust bracket corroded

O/S windscreen washer jet weak

Slight play to N/S/R anti-roll bar link joints

Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f ,a/r/b joint rubber split

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge will result in in becoming dangerous and illegal

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,536 miles

n/s/f ,a/r/b joint rubber split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge will result in in becoming dangerous and illegal

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,656 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f a/r/b joint rubber split

Pass 9 May 2009 73,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

o/s/f tyre bald on edges and further wear could result in this tyre becoming illegal

Fail 8 May 2009 73,753 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

further wear on the o/s/r tyre will result in the tyre becoming illegal

o/s/f tyre bald on edges and further wear could result in this tyre becoming illegal

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,333 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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 WLE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLE, 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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RN52 WLE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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