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RN52 WWF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,343 miles

Slight play to both rear drop links

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,062 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play to both rear drop links

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,788 miles

both o/s and n/s front tyres starting to wear on outer edges horn low tone

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,068 miles

both front tyres have cuts to the sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres have cuts to the sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,170 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,170 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 WWF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver 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 WWF, 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 WWF registered?

RN52 WWF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is RN52 WWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 WWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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