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EJ52 ZTE

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,972 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,805 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit on edges and slight tread and sidewall damage

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit on 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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EJ52 ZTE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ52 ZTE, 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 EJ52 ZTE registered?

EJ52 ZTE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is EJ52 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 ZTE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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