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RN53 YDA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,916 mi
Last recorded148,916 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,953 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,530 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing thin on edges

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,847 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,933 miles

pas damp os gaiter

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,556 miles

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 50,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,697 miles

some wear on edges of front tyres †rear tyres wearing low in centre and on edges

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 YDA 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

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

Is RN53 YDA safe to buy?

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