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NG03 ZYS

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 ZYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 128,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Sep 2014 106,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,900 miles

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

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

small diameter front to rear fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge mishaped and balding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

small diameter front to rear fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge mishaped and balding

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,158 miles

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

exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded, but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,472 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,472 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,639 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,830 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges and cracks and cuts on tyres(not showing cords)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,549 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

failed smoke test

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,774 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 52,478 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut on side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,122 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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NG03 ZYS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG03 ZYS, 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 NG03 ZYS registered?

NG03 ZYS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is NG03 ZYS safe to buy?

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