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RV53 JXF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 153,356 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension level sensor linkages stiff

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 153,355 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension level sensor linkages stiff

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 148,525 miles

Front tyres have edge wear

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension level sensor linkages stiff

Fail 14 May 2018 148,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres have edge wear

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension level sensor linkages stiff

Pass 26 Jul 2017 143,832 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight lip

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low unit appears to be broken internally - will not adjust (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs have slight lip

wipers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 131,301 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,287 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 112,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,531 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,694 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,693 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,370 miles

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

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 JXF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JXF, 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 JXF registered?

RV53 JXF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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