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RE52 ZVK

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,327 mi
Last recorded138,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 138,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 136,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 135,941 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot also split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of arm Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 121,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,057 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,057 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs heavily deteriorated and worn thin

Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster may be broken (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs heavily deteriorated and worn thin

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 65,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split in tread (cords or ply not showing)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cut in tread (cords or ply not showing)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,510 miles

offside front tyre has cut in tread not to cords

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,923 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 25,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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RE52 ZVK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RE52 ZVK, 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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What year was RE52 ZVK registered?

RE52 ZVK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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