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KB03 KKJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,500 miles

BOTH n/s and o/s front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges bot lots of tread in centre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn only has low level noise

n/s headlamp lens misting

poss slight play to o/s front ball joints

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,500 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

BOTH n/s and o/s front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges bot lots of tread in centre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn only has low level noise

n/s headlamp lens misting

poss slight play to o/s front ball joints

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight misting to n/s headlamp lens

very slight play to both n/s and o/s front lower outer ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 87,129 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 76,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,340 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,643 miles

diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Dec 2009 68,748 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff unit oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,261 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged(cords not exsposed)

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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KB03 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KB03 KKJ, 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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KB03 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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