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KC52 KFW

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,252 mi
Last recorded58,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 KFW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,252 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,747 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 37,160 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 33,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre wearing on its inner edge.

O/S/F tyrewearing on its inner edge.

O/S/R tyre perishing, plus wearing on its inner edge.

Pass 5 May 2011 31,341 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge & damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 30,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres wearing on edges

both front tyres have damaged surfaces

slight wetness around around steering rack gaiters

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,679 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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KC52 KFW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KC52 KFW, 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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KC52 KFW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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