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RN53 LZJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,929 mi
Last recorded210,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 210,929 miles

Fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 210,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 205,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2016 199,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 192,740 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 192,740 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 181,184 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel mist arround tank

Fail 18 Jun 2014 181,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel mist arround tank

Pass 3 Jul 2013 168,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,140 miles

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 162,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 143,212 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 143,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 118,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,042 miles

slight smokey

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,994 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,827 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,431 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 LZJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

Is RN53 LZJ safe to buy?

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