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RN52 WSV

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 165,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2012 164,980 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2012 164,980 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 161,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 161,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle damp

rear exhaust rubber weak

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,941 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 136,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2009 122,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 13 May 2008 97,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 56,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight movment starting o/s/f lower arm bush

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 WSV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN52 WSV, 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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What year was RN52 WSV registered?

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

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