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KW03 VCL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

327,037 mi
Last recorded327,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 327,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 301,236 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper-still secure at present

Fail 6 Mar 2014 300,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper-still secure at present

Pass 31 Jan 2013 273,000 miles

n/s/f beam pattern deterioating

Fail 30 Jan 2013 273,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f beam pattern deterioating

Pass 10 Jan 2012 241,001 miles

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

front exhaust nounting braket corroded.however system still adequately supported

Fail 3 Jan 2012 240,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front exhaust nounting braket corroded.however system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2011 213,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 212,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box heat shield loose and resting on exhaust

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 189,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 189,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 161,922 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 161,922 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 97,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 62,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 62,015 miles

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

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 VCL 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 56.3%.

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 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 KW03 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

KW03 VCL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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