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RN52 WNG

2003 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 32573,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WNG
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 143,763 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,879 miles

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

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

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

Undertray/sill cover(s) fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2024 134,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertray/sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,926 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/r brake caliper clip missing

Fail 30 Mar 2023 122,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both steering track rods slightly bent

o/s/r brake caliper clip missing

Pass 28 Feb 2022 111,151 miles

Nearside Front front n/s wheel arch showing signs of damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,857 miles

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

Nearside rear alloy has multiple welding repairs

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear alloy has multiple welding repairs

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear alloy has multiple welding repairs

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear alloy has multiple welding repairs

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside by flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

nearside and offside outer sills around front jacking points corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 93,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside by flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

nearside and offside outer sills around front jacking points corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,016 miles

corrosion on rear shock absorbers

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,375 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. **STRONG ADVISE** (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap seal cracking

stone chips in winscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2017 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. **STRONG ADVISE** (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

stone chips in winscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,556 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,556 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,002 miles

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 17 Feb 2009 42,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 218,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,013 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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RN52 WNG is a 2003 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 73,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN52 WNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN52 WNG registered?

RN52 WNG is a 2003 BMW 325, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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