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PK03 TZT

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

203,209 mi
Last recorded203,209 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 TZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 203,209 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 203,034 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 202,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 196,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 195,151 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 186,747 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All five windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 186,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,671 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 181,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 181,632 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 169,990 miles

slight leak diesel fuel line union

Pass 23 Apr 2018 160,071 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Both rear brake hoses perished / cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear tyre valve perished / cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2018 159,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Both rear brake hoses perished / cracking

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear tyre valve perished / cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 150,123 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,998 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 142,909 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint cast iron suspension arm has excessive play in the ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 132,413 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 86,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2 front tyres 2.5 mm

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,369 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2007 69,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 62,715 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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PK03 TZT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PK03 TZT, 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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PK03 TZT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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