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RN53 LHJ

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,372 mi
Last recorded120,372 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,862 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

seat belt warning showing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,862 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

seat belt warning showing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,142 miles

tyre pressure warning showing.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 109,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure warning showing.

Pass 13 May 2015 102,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 102,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,595 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 94,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,955 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 88,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 83,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,709 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,950 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,773 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,115 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 LHJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

RN53 LHJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is RN53 LHJ safe to buy?

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