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WM53 RBU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 109,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,604 miles

oil on engine under tray

wear on brake discs

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,600 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper control arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

oil on engine under tray

wear on brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,519 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,051 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,051 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,557 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread section, not quite down to cords.

Surface corrosion in places on nearside rear brake pipe at flexi-hose joint area.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,406 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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WM53 RBU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM53 RBU, 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 WM53 RBU registered?

WM53 RBU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is WM53 RBU safe to buy?

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