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CX03 KEK

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,064 mi
Last recorded174,064 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 174,064 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 174,037 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 164,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 164,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2018 153,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 128,115 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2015 123,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,328 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 114,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 94,944 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 94,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 83,435 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 83,435 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 82,683 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front discs slightley lipped

oil leak from diff

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,040 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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CX03 KEK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX03 KEK, 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 CX03 KEK registered?

CX03 KEK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is CX03 KEK safe to buy?

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