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AJ03 ZNU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,076 mi
Last recorded173,076 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 173,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 135,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 125,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 125,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 113,113 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 113,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 100,613 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 90,932 miles

Damage to O/S/R tyre outer side wall.

Front bumper O/S not fitting correctly.

N/S/F spot lamp not working and glass lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

O/S Hand brake slower to operate N/S hand brake on brake tester.

O/S/F tyre worn low on very outer edges.

Fail 18 May 2006 90,932 miles

Damage to O/S/R tyre outer side wall.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper O/S not fitting correctly.

N/S/F spot lamp not working and glass lens cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

O/S Hand brake slower to operate N/S hand brake on brake tester.

O/S/F tyre worn low on very outer edges.

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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AJ03 ZNU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 ZNU, 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 AJ03 ZNU registered?

AJ03 ZNU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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