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RN53 WYX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,645 mi
Last recorded186,645 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 186,645 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 186,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 177,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 169,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 157,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,408 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 131,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 120,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 112,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake light on

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,684 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 68,167 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,478 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,434 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 WYX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

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

Is RN53 WYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 WYX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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