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KF03 OPX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 OPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 90,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 87,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,669 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 82,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,514 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,234 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 72,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 68,920 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 68,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,867 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,984 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 OPX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KF03 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

KF03 OPX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KF03 OPX safe to buy?

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