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KE53 ZCJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,085 mi
Last recorded74,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,085 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,628 miles

wet conditions

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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KE53 ZCJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 KE53 ZCJ, 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

How do I check the history of KE53 ZCJ?

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What year was KE53 ZCJ registered?

KE53 ZCJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is KE53 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 ZCJ shows 3 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.

Does KE53 ZCJ have outstanding finance?

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