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KT53 FYG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

245,537 mi
Last recorded245,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 245,537 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 245,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 220,059 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 220,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 204,304 miles

Rear nearside tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 182,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 182,282 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 150,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2011 150,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,916 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 123,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 122,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 37,845 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,494 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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KT53 FYG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KT53 FYG, 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 KT53 FYG registered?

KT53 FYG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KT53 FYG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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