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FJ53 KDK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,622 mi
Last recorded179,622 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 179,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 168,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 160,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 151,799 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 148,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 146,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 139,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 139,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,511 miles

heavy oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2014 122,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 108,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,859 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 98,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,415 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,496 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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FJ53 KDK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FJ53 KDK, 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 FJ53 KDK registered?

FJ53 KDK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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