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YF03 KVB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

202,099 mi
Last recorded202,099 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 KVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 202,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Sep 2024 199,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both front tyres worn edges

front to rear brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

tpms light on

under tray fitted damp with oil

Fail 9 Sep 2024 199,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both front tyres worn edges

front to rear brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

tpms light on

under tray fitted damp with oil

Pass 16 Sep 2023 196,049 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear shocks damp

Both front steering arms slight play

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Sill kit fitted

TPMS light on

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Pass 21 Sep 2022 191,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread

Offside Front steering arm slight play

headlights deteriorated

parking brake low effort

undertray fitted- damp with oil

Pass 16 Sep 2021 188,739 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Offside Pattern Weak

Nearside Rear Lower Hub Front Bush Worn - Slight Play

Offside Rear Inner Sill/Jacking Point Corroded

Sill Kit Fitted

TPMS Light On

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 8 Oct 2020 187,593 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Outer sill around jacking point corroding

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

tpms light on

Fail 5 Oct 2020 187,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Outer sill around jacking point corroding

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

tpms light on

Pass 10 May 2019 181,640 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Head light units deteriorated and beam patterns weak

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

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

Nearside rear upper rear suspension arm ball joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside rear lower rear hub bush slight play

TPMS light on

Pass 24 May 2018 174,226 miles

Front brake discs worn

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2017 168,132 miles

TPMS light on

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged no ingress of dirt

Pass 25 May 2016 160,929 miles

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2015 151,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to limit/ worn inner edges

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn edges

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,311 miles

T.P.M light on

chip in screen

Pass 30 May 2013 135,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T.P.M.S light on at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 29 May 2012 128,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,529 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 112,083 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 79,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 62,087 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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YF03 KVB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF03 KVB, 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 YF03 KVB registered?

YF03 KVB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is YF03 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 KVB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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