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K19 GAD

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 GAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,505 miles

service indicator on

Pass 21 May 2019 107,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 100,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 93,982 miles

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

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

service indicator on

Pass 13 May 2016 87,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,636 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 79,397 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 79,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,740 miles

front and rear discs worn

o/s/front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,267 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On The Outside Edge

Rear Nearside Tyre Low Tread

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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K19 GAD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K19 GAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K19 GAD registered?

K19 GAD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is K19 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K19 GAD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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