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T30 KJF

2003 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 KJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 112,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear suspension creaking badly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have application of under sealant

front inner brake pads can not be viewed

Pass 26 May 2009 139,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side front tyre worn inner edges

rear parking brake imbalanced

Pass 3 May 2008 115,226 miles

slight foot brake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2007 91,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,670 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T30 KJF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T30 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T30 KJF registered?

T30 KJF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is T30 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 KJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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