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RY03 ZBR

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,907 mi
Last recorded103,907 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,457 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking brake. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around sump drips on bottom. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,214 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,200 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside handbrake slightly lower on effort

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,560 miles

nearside handbrake slightly lower on effort

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,488 miles

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

inner edges worn on front tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,138 miles

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

slight oil seepage at final drive unit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,563 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 11 Aug 2009 44,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,338 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,338 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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,227 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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RY03 ZBR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RY03 ZBR, 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 RY03 ZBR registered?

RY03 ZBR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 ZBR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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