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SH03 MZT

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 MZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 123,882 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 123,882 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 122,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 122,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 119,513 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 May 2015 105,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 97,929 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 97,921 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 89,282 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 89,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,195 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 73,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,514 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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SH03 MZT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SH03 MZT, 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 SH03 MZT registered?

SH03 MZT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 MZT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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