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CX03 ZGG

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,221 mi
Last recorded181,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 181,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 181,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 181,213 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 176,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 170,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,283 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2013 166,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 160,733 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 154,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 154,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 140,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 127,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,304 miles

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

full bellyboard fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 116,672 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX03 ZGG 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 CX03 ZGG, 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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CX03 ZGG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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