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WJ53 RZR

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2019 118,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,773 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,223 miles

both front tyres on limit

front brake pads on limit

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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WJ53 RZR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ53 RZR, 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 WJ53 RZR registered?

WJ53 RZR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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