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KC52 LZE

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,748 mi
Last recorded192,748 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 192,748 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 190,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 185,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 185,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 179,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 179,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 171,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 165,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 152,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 149,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,486 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 126,674 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2010 111,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2010 98,063 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,159 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,256 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,016 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,016 miles

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

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

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 LZE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LZE, 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 KC52 LZE registered?

KC52 LZE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is KC52 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 LZE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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