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WN03 GZK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 GZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2018 165,100 miles

Braking system leaking --- BOTH --- FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION AND LEAKING BEHIND PROTECTIVE COVER UNDER FRONT OF VEHICLE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S DIP BEAM BULB POSSIBLE INCORRECT FITMENT (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 155,401 miles

PLAY DETECTED IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 136,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,447 miles

exhaust front pipe slight blow on flexy pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2014 128,435 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe slight blow on flexi pipe

Pass 8 May 2013 121,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2013 121,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 64,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,130 miles

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

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

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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WN03 GZK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN03 GZK, 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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What year was WN03 GZK registered?

WN03 GZK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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