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EK03 ZRJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,147 mi
Last recorded198,147 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ZRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 198,147 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 198,112 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 193,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 188,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 182,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 175,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 170,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 166,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 163,018 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 158,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 158,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 154,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 149,715 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 149,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 114,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 88,928 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm-3mm

o/s + n/s/r tyre treads worn between 1.6mm-2mm

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

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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EK03 ZRJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK03 ZRJ, 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 EK03 ZRJ registered?

EK03 ZRJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EK03 ZRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 ZRJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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