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LT53 ZXK

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,109 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,393 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 54,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 50,954 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 49,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 49,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,792 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 33,321 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,374 miles

2 FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,045 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,473 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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LT53 ZXK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT53 ZXK, 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 LT53 ZXK registered?

LT53 ZXK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LT53 ZXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZXK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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