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PK53 ZLU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 153,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 147,779 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 147,779 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 134,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 59,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,107 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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PK53 ZLU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PK53 ZLU, 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 PK53 ZLU registered?

PK53 ZLU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is PK53 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 ZLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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