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KW03 YDG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,613 mi
Last recorded159,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 YDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018
Fail 29 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just met.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 66,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 66,870 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 66,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,479 miles

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

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 YDG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW03 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

KW03 YDG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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