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RN53 MOU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,801 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AROUND TANK (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 174,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL 30CM TO SUBFRAME MOUNT CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AROUND TANK (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 168,746 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 163,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 127,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 127,376 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,811 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f fog lamp unit loose

Fail 9 Jan 2014 120,811 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f fog lamp unit loose

Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,056 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,659 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre tread worn badly

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 102,659 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre tread worn badly

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner brake pads worn

Steering rack noisey O/S/F

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,239 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear brake pads + disc worn

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,227 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,880 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 MOU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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