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KC53 UWR

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,204 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,626 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 70,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,259 miles

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

Front brake discs corrded on inside

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,426 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

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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KC53 UWR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC53 UWR, 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 KC53 UWR registered?

KC53 UWR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KC53 UWR safe to buy?

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