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KO53 FNY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,022 mi
Last recorded174,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 174,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18)(Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort weak in comparison to nearside

Pass 14 Dec 2020 156,876 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 156,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 150,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 142,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,598 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,561 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,373 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil weap from rear driveshaft seals

Fail 13 Sep 2013 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre right on limit

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil weap from rear driveshaft seals

Strong advise: offside rear tyre close to limit and very worn inner , cut in inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,577 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner+outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2012 94,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner+outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,032 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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KO53 FNY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO53 FNY, 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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KO53 FNY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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