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RN53 WYM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 159,890 miles

Aircon belt missing

Aircon tensioner smashed

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 128,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake disc corroded and lipped

Fail 7 Jan 2011 128,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brake disc heavly worn and lipped

advise rear brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,999 miles

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 WYM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

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

Is RN53 WYM safe to buy?

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