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RO03 KUT

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 149,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 149,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,830 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill just in front of rear wheel inner side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill just in front of rear wheel inner side (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,982 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,180 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from exhaust on nearside front flexy joint

slight corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from exhaust on nearside front flexy joint

slight corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,148 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,570 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s rear outter sill

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage to o/s rear outter sill

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted and most of underside of vehicle covered by trims

offside reverse light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,834 miles

Oil leak

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,250 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO03 KUT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO03 KUT, 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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RO03 KUT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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