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KW03 AYZ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,038 mi
Last recorded153,038 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 153,038 miles

Exhaust flexi section poor,mounting bracket broken

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,033 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside rear of 2 (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust flexi section poor,mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,968 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Both sides rear brakes slightly binding

Exhaust bracket corroded

Exhaust flexi section poor

Play in both sides rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,396 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

emissions result too low to record

screen cracked

slight exhaust blow at flexi secions

Pass 25 Mar 2015 128,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both sides rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,518 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 119,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,219 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

play in both sides rear drop links

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,228 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT TODAY

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,986 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front disc lipped worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,167 miles

rear brake pads worn

both rear tyres worn uneven

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

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

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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KW03 AYZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW03 AYZ, 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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What year was KW03 AYZ registered?

KW03 AYZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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