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LV53 KBX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 179,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 179,481 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 164,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 105,898 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 105,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,079 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,312 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,888 miles

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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LV53 KBX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV53 KBX, 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 LV53 KBX registered?

LV53 KBX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LV53 KBX safe to buy?

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