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RE03 ZNN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,399 mi
Last recorded192,399 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 192,399 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 173,605 miles

both rear tires wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2019 153,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,295 miles

N/S/F Tyre Perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,914 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,156 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,251 miles

both air springs perished

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both air springs perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,375 miles

very small cuts to both the rear suspension arm ball joint dust covers. OK at present time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

very small cuts to both the rear suspension arm ball joint dust covers. OK at present time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Mar 2009 73,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,825 miles

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

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

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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RE03 ZNN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE03 ZNN, 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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RE03 ZNN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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