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KC03 HEJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,959 mi
Last recorded188,959 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 188,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 186,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 186,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes, near centre of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 178,943 miles

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 172,463 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 155,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 155,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,535 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,512 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2011 113,340 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,917 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 104,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,449 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,304 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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KC03 HEJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KC03 HEJ, 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 KC03 HEJ registered?

KC03 HEJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is KC03 HEJ safe to buy?

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