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RV53 KLC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,941 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2023 65,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,595 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 64,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,381 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bump stop breaking up

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 62,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bump stop breaking up

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,378 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,779 miles

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipes (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just past efficiency 17%

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,480 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,883 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre,worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,010 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 KLC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

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

Is RV53 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 KLC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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