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RN53 WYW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,213 mi
Last recorded155,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 155,213 miles

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

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

brake pipes near fuel tank corroded slighlty

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight blow on exhaust flexi front pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2012 155,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes near fuel tank corroded slighlty

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight blow on exhaust flexi front pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 120,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,945 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 WYW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

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

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