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KL53 OUY

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,209 mi
Last recorded168,209 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 OUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 168,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 140,343 miles

Offside Front Mirror cover missing partly broken

Fail 27 Jul 2015 140,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mirror cover missing partly broken

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose on pivots

Offside Front Mirror slightly loose on pivots

Pass 26 Jul 2014 133,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 128,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,473 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside front wiper split

offside front headlamp has diffrent color to nearside

offside front wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear not easy to open. Requires further attention

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,162 miles

deterioration of front & rear brake discs.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,417 miles

n/s o/s front tyres at wearbands n/s has kerb damage

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,473 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 OUY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey 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 KL53 OUY, 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 KL53 OUY registered?

KL53 OUY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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