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AD03 ZKY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,103 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 136,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2015 135,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 125,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,600 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 120,735 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 120,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 113,460 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 108,153 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 102,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 102,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2008 94,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 81,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,785 miles

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

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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AD03 ZKY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD03 ZKY, 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 AD03 ZKY registered?

AD03 ZKY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZKY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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