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KD03 TYS

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,819 mi
Last recorded133,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 TYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,819 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 109,030 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front pipe flexi slightly blowing.

N/S Wiper smearing.

O/S/R brake pipe corroded at flexi.

Park brake inbalance.

Rear tyre inner edges bald.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 105,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,025 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 101,023 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,419 miles

All pads on sensor and all disc worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 93,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 81,077 miles

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,077 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,210 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

play in both rear link bars

rear n/s tyre low tread

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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KD03 TYS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KD03 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD03 TYS registered?

KD03 TYS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is KD03 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 TYS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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