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RL03 CKE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,240 miles

ENGINE COVERS/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FUEL TANK CAP SEALING RING DETERIORATING

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

ENGINE COVERS/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FUEL TANK CAP SEALING RING DETERIORATING

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileage not display correctly req's attention.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes discs worn.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,043 miles

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

dash display partly distorted hard to read

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,127 miles

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

n/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,127 miles

n/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,304 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge req's replaceing.

o/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge req's replaceing.

o/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,298 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm req's replaceing.

o/s/f tyre worn 4mm & worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm req's replaceing.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,562 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge req's replaceing.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,033 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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RL03 CKE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RL03 CKE, 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 RL03 CKE registered?

RL03 CKE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is RL03 CKE safe to buy?

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