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SJ03 KMM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 KMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,558 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross ion rear inner sill

oil leaking

slightly corrosion rear sub frame mounting

Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear bake disc worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross ion rear inner sill

oil leaking

slightly corrosion rear sub frame mounting

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,705 miles

slight corrosion around rear sub frame mounts

slight corrosion n/s/f sill

Pass 18 May 2016 103,332 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 17 May 2016 103,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 6 May 2016 102,849 miles

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

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

exhaust support bracket on gearbox missing

Pass 28 May 2015 92,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 May 2015 92,374 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2014 80,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 80,133 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 74,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 74,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2012
Pass 2 May 2011 63,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,591 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SJ03 KMM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ03 KMM, 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 SJ03 KMM registered?

SJ03 KMM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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