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ExpiredMileage
223,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Body insecure front fog light (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine has slight missfire
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn low on edges
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV03 JNJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KV03 JNJ, 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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KV03 JNJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2003.
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