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KL53 FWZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

245,042 mi
Last recorded245,042 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 245,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 233,881 miles

offside rear body damage

Pass 15 Oct 2019 224,027 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 211,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 197,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 181,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 169,979 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 169,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 152,776 miles

advise exhaust mount on gearbox damaged

advise wipers smeary

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

strong advise front tyres worn and feathered on the inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 152,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise exhaust mount on gearbox damaged

advise wipers smeary

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

strong advise front tyres worn and feathered on the inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,978 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 21 Mar 2011 127,978 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front tyres getting worn and feathered on the inner edges

advise rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

strong advise front prop rubber worn

strong advise rear discs worn pads getting worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 106,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,154 miles

strong advise gearbox exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,118 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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KL53 FWZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KL53 FWZ, 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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KL53 FWZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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