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BK03 WDF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 157,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 224,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper has slight damage to o/s

sill covers fitted o/s and n/s sills

Fail 22 Oct 2022

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring with an unsafe modification Front and rear springs not fitting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Worn center gland nut excess play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour Both Yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both White (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Mileage is unreadable

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 181,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 171,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 153,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 153,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

x4 discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,383 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)

fuel lines corroded

x2 front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 137,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 7 May 2015 137,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 May 2014 126,287 miles

both rear tyres have approx 2.5mm tread depth remaining

front exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 126,287 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have approx 2.5mm tread depth remaining

front exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 115,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 106,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 May 2012 106,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,111 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear roll bar link dust boot is badly split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,649 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,426 miles

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

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

insufficient washer fluid hitting screen

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,234 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,525 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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BK03 WDF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BK03 WDF, 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 BK03 WDF registered?

BK03 WDF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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