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KV03 OPJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,484 mi
Last recorded184,484 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 184,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 184,484 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 178,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 178,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All four wheels are missing one wheel bolt each (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 175,351 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 171,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 171,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,472 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 164,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 150,321 miles

Diff oil leak.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 150,321 miles

Diff oil leak.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 141,315 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 May 2015 141,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 125,999 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 108,987 miles

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

rear number plate is deteriorating

steering rack damp only

Fail 18 May 2013 108,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate is deteriorating

steering rack damp only

Pass 23 May 2012 95,675 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 87,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 87,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,903 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM (255/40/ZR17)

Pass 31 May 2007 54,651 miles

NOTE1. FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,877 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!! REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM.

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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KV03 OPJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OPJ, 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 KV03 OPJ registered?

KV03 OPJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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