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KM52 YGW

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,933 mi
Last recorded114,933 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 YGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 114,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 108,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,780 miles

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak from rear differentail (seals worn).

possible oil leak from engine area?

windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak from rear differentail (seals worn).

possible oil leak from engine area?

windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,087 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 72,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,500 miles

both rear tyres nearing the legal limit.

slight distortion to the o/s/f alloy wheel.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 63,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres nearing the legal limit.

slight distortion to the o/s/f alloy wheel.

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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KM52 YGW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM52 YGW, 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 KM52 YGW registered?

KM52 YGW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is KM52 YGW safe to buy?

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