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RV53 JHJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,354 mi
Last recorded195,354 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 195,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 189,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 180,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 162,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 138,057 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 130,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 121,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 121,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,881 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,926 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front tyre worn slightly inner side

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,303 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 60,228 miles

Near side front tyre wall slightly cut.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,228 miles

Near side front tyre wall slightly cut.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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 JHJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

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

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