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CX03 KXB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,215 mi
Last recorded148,215 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 148,215 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 139,797 miles

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 139,596 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 129,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,541 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2014 107,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,256 miles

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

oil leak rear axle

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,898 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 KXB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

CX03 KXB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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