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WR03 KCZ

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,782 mi
Last recorded160,782 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 KCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded

parking brake performance requirements only just met , advised adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,779 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust mounting bracket broken , deteriorated

parking brake performance requirements only just met , advised adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 160,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 158,510 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 157,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,670 miles

Offside Front tyre warn inner and outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2016 153,670 miles

Offside Front tyre warn inner and outer edge

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 149,941 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R ALL = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 149,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 0.0MM*** , O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 24 Jan 2014 144,037 miles

** FUEL PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY **

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **o/s/r & n/s/r = 3.0mm** , o/s/f & n/s/f = 6.0mm *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 144,037 miles

** FUEL PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY **

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **o/s/r & n/s/r = 3.0mm** , o/s/f & n/s/f = 6.0mm *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 140,656 miles

*** O/S/F HEADLAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN ***

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 136,317 miles

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

**** REAR TYRES WORN TO 2.5/3.0 MM , VEHICLE IS REAR WHEEL DRIVE - AUTOMATIC , ( LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6 MM )****

Pass 20 Jan 2011 129,914 miles

Cut in n/s rear tyre on outer wall.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 129,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Cut in n/s rear tyre on outer wall.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 120,130 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,442 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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WR03 KCZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR03 KCZ, 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 WR03 KCZ registered?

WR03 KCZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is WR03 KCZ safe to buy?

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