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KJ53 AOP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,748 mi
Last recorded77,748 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,812 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,093 miles

advise rear silencer bracket adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,110 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,969 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle,some testable items not visible.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,436 miles

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

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 AOP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOP, 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 KJ53 AOP registered?

KJ53 AOP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is KJ53 AOP safe to buy?

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