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RN53 LMV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,152 mi
Last recorded177,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 177,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from middle to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 169,060 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 159,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 149,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 134,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,066 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 79,066 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,240 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,434 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 LMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

RN53 LMV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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