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RY52 RFX

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 RFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 119,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,749 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,576 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 78,576 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre tread's just on legal limit

front break disc warn

front break pad wearing low

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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RY52 RFX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY52 RFX, 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 RY52 RFX registered?

RY52 RFX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is RY52 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 RFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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