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KL03 UNB

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,184 mi
Last recorded183,184 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 UNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 183,184 miles

Front brake discs poor on inner

Handbrake reading on limit

Nearside front sidelight dim

Nearside rear foremost upper suspension slight play

Offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 183,168 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexy joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,807 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 149,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 140,621 miles

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

Front exhaust mount corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 107,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,618 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 UNB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UNB, 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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KL03 UNB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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