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RV53 HVE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,662 mi
Last recorded182,662 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 182,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 177,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 168,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 168,480 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 150,832 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

oil level low

slight play n/s/r suspension arm/hub bush

slight play o/s/r suspension arm hub bush

Pass 4 May 2012 140,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2011 134,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 27 Apr 2010 127,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 105,260 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 53,932 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play offside rear anti roll bar drop link

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 HVE 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 90.9%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

RV53 HVE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RV53 HVE safe to buy?

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