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GF53 ZBJ

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,619 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,393 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,676 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake efficiency just meets requirements of 16% will need repair and adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,579 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,242 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 51,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

full undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,036 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 45,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,135 miles

slight play offside rack end

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,362 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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GF53 ZBJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GF53 ZBJ, 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 GF53 ZBJ registered?

GF53 ZBJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GF53 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 ZBJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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