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KW03 CUA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,886 mi
Last recorded111,886 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 111,886 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 103,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,354 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 3 Sep 2011 93,354 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,447 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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KW03 CUA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUA, 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 KW03 CUA registered?

KW03 CUA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KW03 CUA safe to buy?

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