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RN53 LJK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 165,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 157,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 142,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD has play.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 127,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 127,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,772 miles

Central Front Inner Front tyres showing signs or wear on inner edges.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs on wear inner.

Fail 29 Dec 2018 121,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp interior seems to be loose and insecure. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pipes are split, water not getting to sprayers. (3.5 (a))

Central Front Inner Front tyres showing signs or wear on inner edges.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs on wear inner.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 118,173 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,048 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 108,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,844 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 94,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,162 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,188 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 56,709 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,189 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 LJK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

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

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