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KL03 DFK

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,277 mi
Last recorded167,277 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 DFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,277 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 167,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 164,289 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 164,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 159,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 159,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre belt locked (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,446 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 155,446 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,956 miles

handbrake just met requirements may require adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,400 miles

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

front undertray insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,217 miles

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

corrosion in nearside rear brake disc

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,875 miles

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

offside wiper poor

Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,567 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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KL03 DFK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KL03 DFK, 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 KL03 DFK registered?

KL03 DFK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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