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OV03 ZTC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,715 mi
Last recorded174,715 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 174,715 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,901 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,078 miles

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode & hidden behind trim

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links &n/s/r suspension

Fail 11 Jun 2019 143,078 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode & hidden behind trim

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links &n/s/r suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2018 140,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2018 140,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2017 138,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake & fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 121,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,891 miles

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

Slight blow from front exhaust x 2

Some wear on the o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Some perishing of tread on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,052 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2006 42,137 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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OV03 ZTC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV03 ZTC, 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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OV03 ZTC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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