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WF03 KZG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,446 mi
Last recorded76,446 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 KZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,684 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,509 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 73,292 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,380 miles

all tyres perishing and slight cuts

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,369 miles

all tyres perishing and slight cuts

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,877 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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WF03 KZG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF03 KZG, 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 WF03 KZG registered?

WF03 KZG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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