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KG03 WBN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,495 mi
Last recorded136,495 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 WBN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiency just passed at 16%

Fail 24 Feb 2016 136,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiency just passed at 16%

Pass 5 Mar 2015

engine oil dipstick stuck.

slight play on nearside rear wheel on shaking side to side.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil dipstick stuck.

slight play on nearside rear wheel on shaking side to side.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,133 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 116,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 110,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,075 miles

exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,681 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2011 98,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,646 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 45,459 miles

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

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

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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KG03 WBN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KG03 WBN, 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 KG03 WBN registered?

KG03 WBN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is KG03 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 WBN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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