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KD53 OWA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,645 mi
Last recorded116,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 OWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 112,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 112,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,576 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 98,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,602 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,602 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,561 miles

plactic sill grauds fitted not alowing full inspection off outter sills

plastic covers fitted not alowing full inspection off brske pipes and inner sills

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,561 miles

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

plactic sill grauds fitted not alowing full inspection off outter sills

plastic covers fitted not alowing full inspection off brske pipes and inner sills

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,877 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,009 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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KD53 OWA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KD53 OWA, 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 KD53 OWA registered?

KD53 OWA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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