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RV53 JFF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

199,401 mi
Last recorded199,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 199,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 199,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 196,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 193,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 193,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 187,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 187,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 181,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 169,031 miles

Engine MIL does not illuminate.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged/corroded.

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear Sill damaged/corroded.

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

Self levelling suspension system inactive. Rear coil springs not air suspension units fitted.

Towbar electrical socket not visible/missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Self levelling suspension system inactive. Rear coil springs not air suspension units fitted.

Towbar electrical socket not visible/missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 148,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 143,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 135,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 131,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,640 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 84,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT DISCS WORN THIN

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,400 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,286 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 JFF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

RV53 JFF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is RV53 JFF safe to buy?

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