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KJ03 YNK

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,060 mi
Last recorded212,060 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 YNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 212,060 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some corrosion forming body

Pass 3 Feb 2018 202,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Back one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ride height appears to be listing to offside

Pass 3 Feb 2017 193,034 miles

misting of oil on power steering components

Fail 7 Jan 2017 193,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

misting of oil on power steering components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 182,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full undertrays fitted impeding inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2015 169,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low, on min.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 158,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 158,005 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 149,287 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 31 Jan 2013 149,107 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2012 134,861 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 134,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 121,317 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 40,928 miles

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

Rear number plate insecure.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 106,131 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyre treads close to limit , worn on edges advise replacements....

front brake discs lipped.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

wipers smear....

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,131 miles

both front tyre treads close to limit , worn on edges advise replacements....

front brake discs lipped.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

wipers smear....

Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,074 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

n/s/r outer brake pad very low , advise replacements ..

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,838 miles

rear brake discs corroding.....

wipers smear...

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 47,856 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre warn on inner and outter edges cords not showing yet

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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KJ03 YNK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ03 YNK, 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 KJ03 YNK registered?

KJ03 YNK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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