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RN53 MMV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,896 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,151 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,744 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2024 107,742 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,190 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,619 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,238 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI X2 (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,265 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI X2 (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,332 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,793 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,706 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPES (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,686 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 MMV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN53 MMV registered?

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

Is RN53 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 MMV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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