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M7 KNM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,291 mi
Last recorded97,291 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 KNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met, may require adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met, may require adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Spring clip (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,637 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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M7 KNM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M7 KNM, 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 M7 KNM registered?

M7 KNM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is M7 KNM safe to buy?

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