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ME03 ZKU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,480 mi
Last recorded168,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 ZKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 168,480 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 168,480 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 166,433 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 166,433 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 164,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 164,011 miles

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) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,357 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 162,350 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 157,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,020 miles

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,499 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,782 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 54,563 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,614 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,614 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,442 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ME03 ZKU registered?

ME03 ZKU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is ME03 ZKU safe to buy?

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