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RN53 LTZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 159,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,378 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,359 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 152,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,374 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 146,374 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 140,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,257 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,000 miles

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)

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 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?

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