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RV53 HZF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014

both front tyres on edges ./

both headlamps just met pattern criteria ./

exhaust bracket 2 bobins worn ./

general underbody corroson ./

n/s/r top arm gaiter split ./ not alowing ingress time of test ./ slight play in n/s/r w/ bearing ./

o/s/f brake back plate corroson ./ corroson on fuel lines

o/s/f shock absober showingsigns of weepage ./ ./

slight play in n/s/f outer track rod end ./

slight play in o/s/f lower arm (rear one )

Fail 22 May 2014

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

both front tyres on edges ./

both headlamps just met pattern criteria ./

exhaust bracket 2 bobins worn ./

general underbody corroson ./

n/s/r top arm gaiter split ./ not alowing ingress time of test ./ slight play in n/s/r w/ bearing ./

o/s/f brake back plate corroson ./ corroson on fuel lines

o/s/f shock absober showingsigns of weepage ./ ./

slight play in n/s/f outer track rod end ./

slight play in o/s/f lower arm (rear one )

Pass 29 May 2013 168,220 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 168,220 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 150,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 129,129 miles

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

handbrake only just meets mot requirements indicating service/adjustment required

Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 115,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 89,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front spoiler and both front inner wings damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 714,040 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 HZF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV53 HZF, 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 RV53 HZF registered?

RV53 HZF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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