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RN52 XJC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 152,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 143,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 143,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription missing Original plates fitted, owner advised not to re fit “show plates” (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 139,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,725 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 120,723 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,229 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,764 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,220 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,551 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 82,853 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 82,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 82,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 73,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,757 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 40,116 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 XJC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

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

Is RN52 XJC safe to buy?

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