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SP53 ZKU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,059 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 102,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,323 miles

both rear metal brake pipes correded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear metal brake pipes correded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,828 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 53,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 53,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,275 miles

Minor chips on windscreen.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,391 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

bonnet catch stiff

parking brake noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,897 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING WEAR BARS

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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SP53 ZKU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver 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 SP53 ZKU, 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 SP53 ZKU registered?

SP53 ZKU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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