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BT03 KKS

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 139,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 129,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 121,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

exhaust down pipe bracket slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 67,750 miles

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

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

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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BT03 KKS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT03 KKS, 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 BT03 KKS registered?

BT03 KKS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KKS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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