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RN53 LGY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 123,448 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,349 miles

play in rack inner joint

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

play in rack inner joint

Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,519 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,702 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

oil around steering rack

slight exhaust leak at front

Fail 1 Dec 2012 94,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

oil around steering rack

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,603 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,495 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,591 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,254 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,206 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit advise 2mm

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 LGY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LGY, 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 RN53 LGY registered?

RN53 LGY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 LGY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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