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RK03 ZGM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

223,830 mi
Last recorded223,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 223,830 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

parts of under body covered in under seal

Fail 14 Apr 2026 223,810 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 220,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 217,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 216,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 212,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 210,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 203,058 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 203,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 195,976 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 195,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 183,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 159,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 125,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,006 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,661 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,431 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 1 May 2007 69,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,171 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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RK03 ZGM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RK03 ZGM, 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 RK03 ZGM registered?

RK03 ZGM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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