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GR53 ZZB

2003 BMW 525

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,282 mi
Last recorded151,282 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,282 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 151,260 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 146,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,955 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 106,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,364 miles

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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GR53 ZZB is a 2003 BMW 525 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR53 ZZB, 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 GR53 ZZB registered?

GR53 ZZB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GR53 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 ZZB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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