MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint raer arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs are worn
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)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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ME03 ZKU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ME03 ZKU, 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 ME03 ZKU registered?
ME03 ZKU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2003.
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