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RN52 XPM

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 XPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,684 miles

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Water leak

Fail 19 Dec 2019 102,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Water leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

diff seal leaking

exhaust shield insecure around silencer

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 82,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam no main beam just flash (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,936 miles

O/S Steering tie rod creaking/no play detectable

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Steering tie rod creaking/no play detectable

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,916 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,166 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,680 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 XPM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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