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RN53 WZZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

169,540 mi
Last recorded169,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,540 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear, require attention ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 157,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2022 138,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by exhaust box (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,112 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,112 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,939 miles

Outer sill covers,engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 93,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Outer sill covers,engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,802 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly on the edges

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,428 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,117 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,079 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 WZZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

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

Is RN53 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 WZZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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