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RV53 HSU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,729 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,818 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2015 79,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all discs rusty

front pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,534 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,297 miles

front brake pads wearing low approx 2mm

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

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 HSU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

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

Is RV53 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 HSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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