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KG03 YXC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,146 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 143,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 130,039 miles

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

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear Inner. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 125,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the center of the tread

Fail 11 Jun 2021 125,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the center of the tread

Pass 10 Jul 2020 120,763 miles

Front Tyres Deteriorated.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,005 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 115,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,571 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 107,565 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 7 May 2015 104,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 98,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,511 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front brake has slight judder

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,511 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front brake has slight judder

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,061 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 6 May 2011 73,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 69,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 52,755 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 May 2008 52,755 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2007 39,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,302 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 31,302 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YXC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

KG03 YXC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is KG03 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 YXC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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