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MM03 ZJX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,087 mi
Last recorded236,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 ZJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 236,087 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 226,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 217,605 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 203,303 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 203,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 203,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s front outer edge of tyre low

o/s rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 175,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 156,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 156,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 115,205 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,204 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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MM03 ZJX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM03 ZJX, 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 MM03 ZJX registered?

MM03 ZJX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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