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RV53 HNO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,616 mi
Last recorded99,616 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,091 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,631 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,631 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,403 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 May 2009 65,588 miles

DISCS ARE LIPPED (REARS MORESO). Thanx.

Fail 9 May 2009 65,588 miles

DISCS ARE LIPPED (REARS MORESO). Thanx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 55,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2007 48,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,203 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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RV53 HNO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 HNO, 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 RV53 HNO registered?

RV53 HNO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is RV53 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 HNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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