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RN53 BPZ

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,016 mi
Last recorded146,016 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 146,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 135,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush between wishbone and hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,307 miles

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

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)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 118,930 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,942 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,747 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)

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,672 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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RN53 BPZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN53 BPZ, 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 RN53 BPZ registered?

RN53 BPZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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