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KL03 UKJ

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 UKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 May 2016 159,066 miles

Flexi-pipes corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 145,284 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 129,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 119,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 164,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 163,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 162,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 155,966 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 128,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal soft in operation

offside rear brake noisy in foot brake operation

Pass 16 May 2007 97,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,504 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 UKJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

KL03 UKJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is KL03 UKJ safe to buy?

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