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RK03 ZSV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,233 mi
Last recorded197,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 197,233 miles

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

offside rear jacking point corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 197,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

offside rear jacking point corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2025 189,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 187,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

handbrake lever travel

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2023 185,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2021 176,013 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,089 miles

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 167,725 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak

slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2019 167,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak

slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2018 162,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 162,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 154,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 133,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,363 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,626 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,782 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 26,519 miles

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

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

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 ZSV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

RK03 ZSV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is RK03 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 ZSV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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