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PK03 KMG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,828 mi
Last recorded185,828 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 KMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 185,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 185,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,974 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 152,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 127,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 62,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,353 miles

n/s front tyre has small split in tread

Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,346 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has small split in tread

o/s washer jet leaks into engine compartment

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

n/s rear handbrake 50% of o/s

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,938 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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PK03 KMG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK03 KMG, 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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PK03 KMG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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