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RK03 ZNR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,035 mi
Last recorded161,035 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 161,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack,inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative light on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower engine & floor covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heat sheald loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts sligthy worn inner sholders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 148,029 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,702 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 136,380 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded along length (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 136,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded along length (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,916 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 93,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre treads getting low on very inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,092 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 ZNR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNR, 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 RK03 ZNR registered?

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

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