MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
differential seeping oil
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
front pads geeting low
Both nearside front lower suspension arms have play in bushes
Nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly (bald on inner edges)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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RN53 LTZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?
RN53 LTZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is RN53 LTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RN53 LTZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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