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RN52 WSO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 144,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 144,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 136,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre Edge Undulating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 116,977 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A Larger than `10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener , ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre Edge Undulating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,780 miles

Front Wiper Blades are smearing and streaking slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 85,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,886 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,270 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,813 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 WSO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WSO, 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 RN52 WSO registered?

RN52 WSO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is RN52 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 WSO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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