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K33 LVV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,448 mi
Last recorded192,448 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 LVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 192,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 176,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 159,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,501 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 154,501 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 153,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 134,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,970 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 90,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight rought when rotate

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 88,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,386 miles

o/s handbrake down slightly to n/s

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 53,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,466 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing and rubbing edges off.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,415 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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K33 LVV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K33 LVV, 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 K33 LVV registered?

K33 LVV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is K33 LVV safe to buy?

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