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BG03 KVJ

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,015 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 118,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 112,403 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 112,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 90,379 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 90,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 60,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,044 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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BG03 KVJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG03 KVJ, 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 BG03 KVJ registered?

BG03 KVJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BG03 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 KVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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