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KH03 YSF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

256,806 mi
Last recorded256,806 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 YSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 256,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 256,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 244,875 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 234,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 222,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 206,905 miles

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

center exhaust heat shield slightly loose

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 199,976 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 199,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 188,116 miles

engine cover fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 188,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side wals split (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 176,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 176,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 160,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 142,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 142,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dics slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,674 miles

chip in front windsreen

nearside and offside front brake pads becoming low

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in front windsreen

nearside and offside front brake pads becoming low

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

spare tyre has cords exsposed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 99,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper Damaged On N/S, Fog Light Adrift.

Front Under Tray's Damaged.

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder,(Was In Spare).

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper Damaged On N/S, Fog Light Adrift.

Front Under Tray's Damaged.

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder,(Was In Spare).

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

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 58,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,062 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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KH03 YSF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KH03 YSF, 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.

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What year was KH03 YSF registered?

KH03 YSF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KH03 YSF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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