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OV52 ZSK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZSK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,568 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,461 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in but not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres 4mm on outer tread bands

Fail 22 Apr 2006 56,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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OV52 ZSK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV52 ZSK, 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 OV52 ZSK registered?

OV52 ZSK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is OV52 ZSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 ZSK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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