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RN53 WXP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,010 mi
Last recorded168,010 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 168,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 168,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 156,158 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 156,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on the cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 130,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some kind of leak on the o/s rear axle mounting

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Apr 2014 130,035 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some kind of leak on the o/s rear axle mounting

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,919 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 112,887 miles

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

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

front discs slight wear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,716 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 96,715 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,888 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,515 miles

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

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

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 WXP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

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

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