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KL03 EAW

2003 BMW 525

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 EAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 97,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 94,126 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 85,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,440 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,205 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 3 Jun 2015 69,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 60,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 52,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,354 miles

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

low hand brake performance to off side rear wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2009 50,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,650 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,979 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 EAW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KL03 EAW, 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 KL03 EAW registered?

KL03 EAW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is KL03 EAW safe to buy?

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