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MLK 515D

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

228,232 mi
Last recorded228,232 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 515D
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 228,232 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 228,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension knuckle lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 215,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 200,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 180,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,842 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 179,835 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 168,002 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 161,728 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 161,728 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,267 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 153,267 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,609 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 144,609 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 134,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 134,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,532 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,531 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,813 miles

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

Rear No.plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MLK 515D is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MLK 515D, 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 MLK 515D registered?

MLK 515D is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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