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SP03 ZKW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,828 mi
Last recorded113,828 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ZKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,828 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,349 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 109,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,304 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,434 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 91,434 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 83,930 miles

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

O/S/F/ drop link dust cover burst

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passanger wiper not clearing screen properly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 33,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 19,001 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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SP03 ZKW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP03 ZKW, 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 SP03 ZKW registered?

SP03 ZKW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is SP03 ZKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 ZKW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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