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RV53 HWY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 135,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 135,331 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

petrol pipe correded center

Pass 2 Jan 2024 126,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 126,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 116,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 109,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexis blowing

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexis blowing

Pass 31 Dec 2018 98,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,028 miles

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

rear wiper perished

slight blow from exhaust flexi

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,886 miles

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

uneven wear across offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,886 miles

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

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

uneven wear across offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,246 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,709 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 HWY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

RV53 HWY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is RV53 HWY safe to buy?

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