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RN53 ZGR

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,746 mi
Last recorded142,746 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,746 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 142,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,353 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Front Oil leak Rear axle ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn. (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering drive belt deteriorated.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 133,353 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush where arm joins hub. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Front Oil leak Rear axle ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering drive belt deteriorated.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 122,599 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 122,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,286 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,931 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 83,551 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,648 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 76,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cuts on outer wall

Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZGR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

RN53 ZGR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 ZGR safe to buy?

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