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KO03 FXY

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 FXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 35,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 54,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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KO03 FXY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KO03 FXY, 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 KO03 FXY registered?

KO03 FXY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KO03 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO03 FXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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