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RN53 YBU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 142,020 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 142,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear door not open from outside

Fail 15 Jan 2021 137,408 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear door not open from outside

Pass 21 Dec 2019 133,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp unit lenses deteriorated

engine under tray fitted

offside rear inner lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,378 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp unit lenses deteriorated

engine under tray fitted

offside rear inner lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,024 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi's worn (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine under tray fitted

offside rear inner lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2017 123,292 miles

engine under tray fitted

offside rear inner lamp unit cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,877 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 117,876 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,325 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,307 miles

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 6 Jan 2009 63,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,894 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 YBU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

Is RN53 YBU safe to buy?

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