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KD53 UEC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,515 mi
Last recorded162,515 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 162,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 162,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 162,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear rear portion to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear ,rear portion too flezy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 160,158 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear,rear portions rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear ,rear portion rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 155,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 151,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,640 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,668 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,265 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,965 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,182 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 UEC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD53 UEC, 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 KD53 UEC registered?

KD53 UEC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KD53 UEC safe to buy?

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