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RN53 BTU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,163 mi
Last recorded178,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 178,163 miles

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

front & rear brake discs rusted

rear diff leak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 168,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2022 168,190 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 164,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 164,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 160,637 miles

Both wipers are poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 160,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both wipers are poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 157,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 155,454 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Nearside Front Tyre has low tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 155,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has low tread

Both headlights have poor patterns

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has low tread

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 147,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 147,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 135,838 miles

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2016 135,838 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 tyre is worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 127,055 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 127,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,034 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 116,033 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,316 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,529 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil around diff

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,529 miles

oil around diff

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,171 miles

nearside rear tyre just on limit recommend imediate attention

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,610 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 BTU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RN53 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

RN53 BTU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is RN53 BTU safe to buy?

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