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RN53 MDJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,942 miles

Blow on exhaust at flexi

Front anti roll bar link dust cover perishing at o/s

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Rear subframe bushes becoming worn

Rear tyre at n/s worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded along floor pan ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat/smooth spot inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat/smooth spot inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 67,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,978 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,343 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,696 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,671 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,493 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 29,483 miles

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

Nearside front tyre right on the limit.

Nearsiderear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

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 MDJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

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

Is RN53 MDJ safe to buy?

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