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GV53 ZVC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,555 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,848 miles

225/55/16 front tyres wearing on edges and cuts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

rear tyre valves slightly splitting

rear tyres has cuts

small oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2009 47,848 miles

225/55/16 front tyres wearing on edges and cuts

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

rear tyre valves slightly splitting

rear tyres has cuts

small oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,669 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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GV53 ZVC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV53 ZVC, 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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What year was GV53 ZVC registered?

GV53 ZVC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is GV53 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 ZVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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