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KF03 OPT

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

209,450 mi
Last recorded209,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 OPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 209,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2024 209,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all brake discs worn, lipped & corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Jul 2023 203,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre R ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2022 194,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 194,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 192,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 191,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 184,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 172,248 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 172,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 167,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 163,625 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 163,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 159,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 154,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 149,170 miles

emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,608 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded.....

Fail 4 Mar 2011 142,608 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded.....

Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,813 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 120,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,224 miles

discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,823 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,000 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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KF03 OPT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KF03 OPT, 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 KF03 OPT registered?

KF03 OPT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is KF03 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF03 OPT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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