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RN53 MFA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,184 mi
Last recorded170,184 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 170,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 163,803 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 163,305 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 164,008 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 159,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 136,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 104,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,628 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear washer jet not working

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear washer jet not working

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,810 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,161 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,499 miles

both headlamps image do not kick up to the left

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 MFA 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 57.9%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

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