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RV53 HZR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,513 mi
Last recorded152,513 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 142,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 142,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills sills rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside headlamp images weak, Lenses poor,

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s - front to rear brake pipe Very rusty, would recommend replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 138,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 132,436 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR DIFF NOISES

Fail 14 Jul 2020 132,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR DIFF NOISES

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,251 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,078 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 HZR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

Is RV53 HZR safe to buy?

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