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KT53 ULW

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 ULW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2025

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 126,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 115,224 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 11,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 94,450 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 May 2013 85,070 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 85,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 76,532 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,401 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 ULW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KT53 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

KT53 ULW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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