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WF03 ZRC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

193,484 mi
Last recorded193,484 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 193,484 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamp inoperative

fuel pipes corroding on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2024

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected both rear (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamp inoperative

fuel pipes corroding on underside of vehicle

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 3 Feb 2023 189,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 189,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 184,425 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 184,422 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 180,790 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper damage

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

Fail 15 Jan 2021 180,790 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper damage

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

cover sills shields

Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,726 miles

under trays fitted &sill covers

Fail 10 Jan 2020 176,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted &sill covers

Pass 21 Dec 2018 170,195 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 170,189 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses starting to perish.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 166,509 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 161,540 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 161,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 154,840 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 154,840 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays & engine covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 149,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 142,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar :D: bushes worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 136,618 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2012 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 129,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 125,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 115,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 101,679 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 60,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner brake pad worn close to sensor

slight smear from front wipers

slight wear in front brake discs

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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WF03 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF03 ZRC, 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.

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WF03 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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