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KJ53 ABO

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ABO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,765 miles

Front Anti roll bar links poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,086 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,054 miles

Nearside Rear 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 front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,516 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,225 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre very close to legal limis of 1.6mm...advise replacement soon....advise tracking check with new tyres.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,765 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,416 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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KJ53 ABO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ53 ABO, 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 KJ53 ABO registered?

KJ53 ABO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ53 ABO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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