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KH52 EUN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH52 EUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,349 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 128,345 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,223 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 106,223 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,468 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,609 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,437 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 9-10mm approx,

both front tyres worn on very inner edges - rest of tread 4-5mm and are slightly stress cracked in tread

coolant expansion bottle slightly insecure

fuel tank cap seal deteriorated but maintains seal

Fail 25 Feb 2019 78,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 9-10mm approx,

Nearside Rear tyre worn almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on very inner edges - rest of tread 4-5mm and are slightly stress cracked in tread

coolant expansion bottle slightly insecure

fuel tank cap seal deteriorated but maintains seal

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,188 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,185 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre an both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,371 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,370 miles

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

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,434 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,887 miles

Nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm(drop link)has slight play in lower balljoint.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm(drop link)has slight play in lower balljoint.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,379 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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KH52 EUN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KH52 EUN, 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 KH52 EUN registered?

KH52 EUN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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